adverb
Other Word Forms
- rattlingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of rattling
Example Sentences
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Reports from the region said Iranian forces have intensified strikes on vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving hundreds of ships stranded at its entrances and rattling global oil markets.
From Los Angeles Times
The war shocks rattling global financial markets show how important this factor remains.
"He's on his own, rattling around in his big house with all these demons and ghosts, and the consequences of his deeds come rushing back in."
From BBC
A “planned” transition involving the exits of two sales leaders is also rattling investors.
While I was putting on my clothes, I heard the rattling of pots and pans.
From Literature
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