shake up

Example Sentences

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Rather, his efforts to shake up the company, cut waste and channel investment away from underperforming projects sparked a backlash that led to his dismissal, said a person close to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Many pharmaceutical executives said Makary's initiatives to shake up the drug review process had only created more problems.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

LIV introduced 54-hole shotgun start team competitions and felt that would shake up pro golf like never before.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Though Coe failed to shake up country music at that time, he would still release singles under Singleton’s Nashville-based record company, Plantation Records.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

No sooner would an officer become savvy as to which rules were commonly ignored, however, than somebody in a white shirt would appear to shake up his whole understanding of accepted practice.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover