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

"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

Their couture shows challenge the status quo, one garment at a time.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

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

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023