shake up

Example Sentences

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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

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

Wilson has been trying to shake up Lululemon’s board, which he says does not understand the technical apparel industry.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Lululemon’s board needs to bring on people who will shake up the status quo, rather than rotating in executives from legacy consumer brands like Procter and Gamble, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It was too noisy and might shake up the atmosphere.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou