Example Sentences

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But buyers are shaking off the blues in certain parts of the country, even if it doesn’t move the needle much on a national level.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

I am very concerned to hear that you are shaking and feel like you might lose control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“Investors are shaking off any concerns of an AI bubble,” said Matt Kaufman, global head of ETFs at Calamos Investments, in an interview.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

"Leaders in Detroit, Nagoya, Germany, UK, everywhere around the world, are shaking their heads. It's a new era, and the Chinese are feeling very confident about their prospects right now."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

My face is wet, my skin and bones are shaking.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon