shake off
Example Sentences
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Berkshire Hathaway’s $6.8 billion deal to acquire a major home builder reflects its conviction that the housing market will shake off its yearslong slump and recover as it always has.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“It is hard to shake off the bearish dynamic without a solution in the Middle East,” ING’s Benjamin Schroeder said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Crystal Palace are another team who have had Europe on their minds, and it might be difficult for them to shake off that mindset.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
He walked out into the smoky brightness of River Street which was beginning to shake off the inertia of the dawn.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
