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shaking

[shey-king] / ˈʃeɪ kɪŋ /


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Zechner, shaking his head, said, “I mean, what are we even doing?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The television footage showed both management and union leaders signing the tentative agreement and shaking hands at the briefing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Davis’ son Erin arrives early to the opening, and slowly makes his way around the room, shaking hands and greeting friends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

This dog would appear suddenly at the garden gate, and bark at her, his whole body shaking with fury.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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