shook up
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Lee said markets tend to bottom on bad news, flagging the viral AI doom post from Citrini Research that shook up investors at the start of the week.
From MarketWatch
When I did think about it, I got really shook up.
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I was so shook up, I dropped the halter rope.
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But the race was shook up last month when progressive politician Kim declared her candidacy.
From Los Angeles Times
Raman shook up a mayoral race that was devoid of high-powered challengers after former L.A. schools Supt.
From Los Angeles Times
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