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shaking

[shey-king] / ˈʃeɪ kɪŋ /


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"I was so shocked that I couldn't stop shaking," he says.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The gravel bucket obeys that law, since shaking creates heat, which is disordered energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Just as Cerebras is shaking up chip design, it’s also taking a new approach to post-IPO liquidity.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"I saw those first warm words... and my eyes filled with tears. I was shaking and my friend put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'That means you're still a human being.'"

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Ooh, could be a problem,” said the hare, shaking her head.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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