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shake

[sheyk] / ʃeɪk /




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All that weekend, I can’t shake the look of disappointment on Paul’s face, can’t stop feeling like I’d broken the invisible contract between us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He just can’t shake the feeling that tickets are overpriced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Wilson, who owns around 8.7% of Lululemon’s outstanding shares, had been trying to shake up the board in the face of steep competition against brands like Vuori and lower-priced dupes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

For those associated with the club, the desire to watch a successful team next season is blended with a need to shake off the damage Eckert's actions have caused.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I shake my head and hand it back to her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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