as in proved
to come to be
after hearing about all the elaborate planning, I can't wait to see how that wedding shakes out
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Recent Examples of shook out
The governor’s map favored Republicans winning 20 of Florida’s 28 Congressional Districts — which is exactly how the results shook out on Election Day in 2022.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shook out
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This experience proved to me that predictive AI is a fundamental shift in marketing.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Saturday’s game against Georgia proved that Aguilar and Tennessee’s offense are ready to go toe-to-toe with any defense in the country.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The death rate in the United States returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 as Covid-19 fell out of the top 10 leading causes of death, according to a report published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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And in interviews about it, he’s been talking about why Prince William and Prince Harry fell out, and also why William and Kate Middleton wouldn’t hire him as staff.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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The culture evolved into even harsher demands without proper compensation, leading to widespread burnout and health issues.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To do this, methanotrophs have evolved enzymes that can grapple with the extremely strong and stable bonds between methane’s atoms.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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