shrug
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Chip and memory stocks are trading higher as investors shrug off concerns about an AI slowdown.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
However, despite the move higher in Treasury yields, we have not seen a meaningful change in volatility, allowing stocks, for the most part, to shrug off the rise in rates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The notion that a defeat would be met with a collective shrug by Rangers fans was never a serious proposition.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Some investors shrug off the volatility of what some call the “Rollerkospi.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She made a little shrug with her shoulders that reminded me of the girl in the photograph.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
"Homer is 2,800 years old, while the Turkish-Greek border is only a century old," he shrugs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
She shrugs off Maddie getting faint at dance class because she threw up her lunch.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
"The truth is, maybe I just fear the unknown," she shrugs.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The government shouldn’t be surprised, Steele added, if the flying public shrugs off its campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
He smiles and shrugs, joining me at the table again.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
But Mr. Market shrugged; Taiwanese stocks failed to generate a sustained rally as investors viewed the meeting as symbolic, with few economic consequences.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Some found it charming, some unbearable, but in the end everyone shrugged: Well, he’s the boss.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Jones later shrugged off the comment, saying Evans had just been "playing the game".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Though Iran's leaders have shrugged off the tough talk, having already endured sanctions for decades, some residents of the capital feared that they would feel the pinch.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Then she turned to Zeke and shrugged, too.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
Micron stock was shrugging off CXMT's claimed advance in smartphone memory but investors might want to spread their bets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“No,” Raman then said firmly before shrugging and letting the moderator move on to the next question.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Need to Know: Stocks keep shrugging off rising Treasury yields.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hegseth, though, is shrugging off the concerns, telling reporters the issue is “completely misrepresented” and that the service members have “everything we can provide them at every single moment.”
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I want to help Sophie,” I say, shrugging off her grip.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
