shook
Example Sentences
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"The building shook, and right then chaos broke out, everyone running down the stairs," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Do tell: Were you shook by the Rams’ move Monday to acquire Garrett, the five-time All-Pro, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and all-time single-season sacks leader?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Equities shook off new inflation concerns to hit new highs on Thursday.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Deteriorating living standards and rampant inflation led to nationwide protests that shook the Islamic Republic in January.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Sometimes I would slip the Bible from its little sack with hands that shook, so mysterious had it become to me.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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