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Example Sentences

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Leke described the moment where he showed his dad the black-and-white footage of emaciated children and said until then in his "43 years of existence" he had never heard his father's voice shake.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them,” Jesus said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In changing the subject a bit or expanding the set of issues in play, he tries to shake things up in ways that he thinks will strengthen his hand.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

That could allow them to claim thousands of dollars — or more — in refunds if things shake out their way.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

No. I shake my head enough so Helen can see it.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse