Example Sentences

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His alarm clock, a big and bulky machine that’s Bluetooth-connected to the house’s fire alarm, rattles his room until he finally shuts it off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Oil, gas, fertiliser and gold imports are pushing up demand for dollars just as foreign investment inflows weaken, exports slow down and geopolitical uncertainty rattles markets.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The thought of garnishing wages from seniors on fixed incomes particularly rattles Pressley.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

He rattles off major relocations or expansions by Wells Fargo, Lego, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Trub takes a long sip of soda and then rattles the ice left in his cup.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott