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  • present tense form of shake (3rd person singular).
  • plural of shake.

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Plus, Google shakes up its AI leadership ranks, and we get rare access to the world’s largest naval drill.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The TV variation of Max Cady is where the classic prestige drama Difficult Man shakes hands with a manosphere cultist’s pent-up aggression.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

"It shakes your conscience," he says, but adds, "work is work and we don't know another way to make a living".

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

At the National Mall, the fencing design for the state fair drew head shakes and confusion from some tourists.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Occasionally he stops, grabs a random sweatshirt or towel, shakes it out, and tosses it to the floor.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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