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Shakeout

Noun:

1. The act or process of shaking out or getting rid of unwanted things or people.

Example sentence: After years of financial instability, the company underwent a shakeout and laid off a significant portion of its workforce.

Verb:

1. To shake something out vigorously to remove dirt, dust, or impurities.

Example sentence: She took the rug outside and shakeout all the crumbs and debris.

2. To force something or someone out of a hiding place by shaking.

Example sentence: The hiker shakeout the snake from the bush, scaring both her and the reptile.

Noun (Local Usage):

1. A local event or phenomenon that causes dramatic changes or upheaval in a particular area.

Example sentence: The earthquake was a shakeout that left the town in ruins.

2. A drastic or sudden reduction in the number of participants or competitors in a local market or industry.

Example sentence: The closure of several small businesses resulted in a shakeout of the local retail industry.

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