shake off

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Berkshire Hathaway’s $6.8 billion deal to acquire a major home builder reflects its conviction that the housing market will shake off its yearslong slump and recover as it always has.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Antonelli tried again into the first corner and had to back off, but now Russell could not shake off his team-mate.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“It is hard to shake off the bearish dynamic without a solution in the Middle East,” ING’s Benjamin Schroeder said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Every day of this delay made it harder for her to shake off her uneasiness.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare