shook
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Equities shook off new inflation concerns to hit new highs on Thursday.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Afterward, the councilmember shook hands with Carlos Perea, executive director of the nonprofit Harbor Institute and one of the news conference’s organizers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"She shook the hand of the players on my right, bypassed me, then shook the hand of everyone else," he says.
From BBC • May 27, 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
Glenn shook his head and drew a slingshot out of his back pocket.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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