shakeouts

Definition of shakeoutsnext
plural of shakeout

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Noun
  • Christine brings deep expertise and clarity to complex, fast-moving stories, from inflation and government shutdowns to the global impact of war and the forces shaping the modern economy.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The economy has not bounced back following shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the twin labor strikes three years ago.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Davis attended the closings for the loans wearing wigs and other clothing to impersonate the players, officials say.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Although the number of closings is large, the exact locations set to close were not disclosed by the company.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Binance has said that the firings of the investigators were unrelated to their findings on Iranian flows, and that the crypto exchange maintains a rigorous compliance program.
    Ben Weiss, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • For more than a year, the program has operated far below capacity with about 83 staff members, following a period of upheaval that included firings, rehires and shifting leadership, even as the participant population grew by nearly 30,000 new enrollees.
    Liz Neporent, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Shakeouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakeouts. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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