the shakes

Example Sentences

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A resident in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, told the BBC the shakes were "quite intense" and lasted for around four minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

Oddly enough it's not the food that the report targets -- not the fries, burgers or even the shakes and cakes -- but what touches the food before you eat it.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Even some of the most seasoned veterans still get the shakes before the curtain goes up.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

Another uncommon cause of the shakes is sticky brake calipers.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

"Ever time I think of how cold it was and what a hard time we was having I gits the shakes."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison