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have shaken

  • present perfect of shake.

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Break-ins have shaken up San Fernando Valley residents over the last year.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2026

But recent events have shaken this religious loyalty.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2026

Historically, major disasters abroad have shaken public faith, even if the circumstances are specific to each incident.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2026

This month, a series of proverbial earthquakes have shaken all those assumptions with the potential to reshape the political and economic landscape for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 24, 2026

“I do, sir. It must have shaken the Church to its foundations. And this was what the lady came here to ask about?”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman