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shook

[shook] / ʃʊk /






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He shook his head in disgust when I told him about Bovino’s continued tall tales.

From Los Angeles Times

He announced another 35,000 job cuts and thoroughly shook up management.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scandal shook Malaysian politics, contributing to the 2018 downfall of the ruling coalition that had governed since independence in 1957, and led to the convictions of two former Goldman bankers.

From Barron's

When I shook his hand and he put his arm on my shoulder, I just knew.

From BBC

The quake was felt farther north in capital Taipei, where some buildings shook.

From Barron's