adverb
Other Word Forms
- rattlingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of rattling
Example Sentences
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In his fifth season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence produced the most successful stretch of his career, rattling off eight straight wins to end the regular season and earn the AFC’s No. 3 seed.
Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.
From Barron's
Johnson heard the rattling of the metal cage from inside his home Dec. 16, but realized quickly it wasn’t the right bear.
From Los Angeles Times
Almost 200 years later, the electronic hearth offers plenty of chilling tales with which one can continue the tradition and honor the rattling chain of Jacob Marley’s ghost.
From Los Angeles Times
Dozens of small earthquakes have shaken the San Francisco Bay Area over the last month, rattling nerves and raising fears that more seismic events may be on the horizon.
From Los Angeles Times
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