upended

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The carrier was expected to induct dozens of new planes to its fleet, but deliveries are running late because of supply chain shortages, which has upended the replacement schedule.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The Coandas live not far from Hathaway, and their lives have been upended first by Barbara’s diagnosis and then by John getting laid off in February from his job as a data analyst.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of the Gulf War in 1990-91.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A century ago, cars and radio upended society just as AI is doing today.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The wind hurled the sand ship keening over the dead sea bottom, over long-buried crystals, past upended pillars, past deserted docks of marble and brass, past dead white chess cities, past purple foothills, into distance.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury