challenge the status quo
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Abrego also said that generations of artists have used the power of television to, “broaden horizons, challenge the status quo and bend that arc of history, towards justice.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
“In a company as successful as ours, the time to challenge the status quo and write the next chapter is while we are still successful,” Sievert said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023
"There is no indication that the attorney general is planning to change the strategy of going after people who challenge the status quo," said Taraciuk of the Inter-American Dialogue.
From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023
Ms Prabhu described getting a call from Prince Harry and Meghan as an "incredible moment", admiring them for the way they "challenge the status quo".
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2023
While University leadership is unable to challenge the status quo, students are mobilizing to change this system.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023
