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shook

[shook] / ʃʊk /






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For more than 24 seasons, Nolan Ryan threw blazing pitches with a consistency that shook even the strongest batters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

For more than two dozen seasons, Nolan Ryan threw blazing pitches with a consistency that shook even the strongest batters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The two leaders shook hands warmly, Trump patting Xi's hand, and exchanged a few words on the red carpet before the cameras.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"It was a bit emosh to be fair," she said of her maiden international wicket as Dean shook her head with a grin.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“But destruction of property . . .” I set my jaw hard and shook my head in denial.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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