shook
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State media images showed Xi and Kim beaming as they shook each other's hand, with the Chinese leader receiving a lavish welcome ceremony with a red-carpet military salute and cheering crowds.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
And on Sunday, Germany’s Alexander Zverev finally shook the mantle of being the best active tennis player never to win a Grand Slam tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"The brutal murder of Henry has really shook our community to its core and people are rightly really upset, distressed and sad," Satvir Kaur, Labour MP for Southampton Test, said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 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
Dyrati put her hand on his arm but he shook it off angrily, and pushed his way through the others, disappearing into one of the shelters.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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