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shaky

[shey-kee] / ˈʃeɪ ki /




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But Gulf Arab states and others believe Washington, hitherto their chief guarantor of security and deterrence, is in shaky hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The company’s margins have been shaky at times, and it depends on other companies to make its underlying battery cells.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Even though the Bobcats’ shaky defense spotted USC two unearned runs, the Trojans will surely lament stranding runners in scoring position in each of the first seven innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It bears similarity to Parsons' first YouTube video - "Found Footage" - which has 80m views and featured shaky 90s camcorder footage of the eerie, yellow office block.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“It must be magical,” the prince replied, his voice a tad shaky as well.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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