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shook

[shook] / ʃʊk /






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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

"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

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

Equities shook off new inflation concerns to hit new highs on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Betsie passed the bread around the room but I shook my head.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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