Example Sentences

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Every morning, Harvard-Westlake tennis player Chase Klugo’s house shakes like it’s in the middle of a small earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Calabria's regional president, Roberto Occhiuto, said news of the attack "shakes faith in humanity", adding that it was "inhuman".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They’re leaving as AI rapidly shakes up the entry-level jobs that were once thought of as solid career launchpads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

She said that at the beginning of the year, protein shakes were growing rapidly, thanks to an increased focus on wellness.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Flo hits the ground, creating an impact that shakes the trees, releases clouds of dust, and makes my teeth rattle.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer