challenge the status quo

Example Sentences

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He likes to push boundaries and challenge the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Suddenly she sounds excited, ready to challenge the status quo.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

“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

While University leadership is unable to challenge the status quo, students are mobilizing to change this system.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023