shaken
- past participle of shake.
Example Sentences
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The undertakers were "shaken" and flagged down a passing police car, the court was told.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The report is the culmination of years of rumors and probes that have shaken up Lloyd’s, the world’s biggest insurance marketplace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
She said that the Navy precision-flyer was shaken up by a clearly dangerous maneuver that he made in error.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The platform, which is reportedly preparing to file to go public as soon as this year, has shaken up the tourism industry in China, where domestic travel is booming to record levels.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
We were really shaken by the fire, and how close it came to our home.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
