shaking

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The race was shaking out to be mighty close, and as the first initial votes were tallied, Pratt was leading Raman for the second spot behind Bass, but by Sunday Raman began to pull ahead.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI officially announcing plans to go public solidifies that this is shaking up to be a year marked by the largest IPOs in Wall Street’s history.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“That is disgusting,” Messinger said, shaking her head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson appear to try to calm Clark, who can be seen shaking her head while standing behind her coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I only recall how my family came to the rescue, talking, shaking hands, taking coats, finding chairs, so that I would not have to do or say anything.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom