Example Sentences

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Today’s AI investor euphoria recalls the heady dot-com days of the 1990s, and it’s hard to tell how these bets will shake out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Institutions will shake you out of good positions, but if you have a rule-based strategy and you’re willing to re-enter when the setup is valid, you can turn their manipulation to your advantage.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

While it’s unclear how things will shake out, the flurry of proposals combined with ongoing political pressure suggest that some kind of relief from high healthcare costs is in the cards.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Nearly six months later, seemingly little has changed and there are growing questions about when — or even if — McDonnell will shake things up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

“That will shake the chill out of an aspen.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck