mover and shaker

Example Sentences

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China’s tech world is watching closely what will happen to Mr. Bao, who knows or has worked with nearly every mover and shaker in the industry.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Before the invasion, Feb. 24 hadn’t been much of a mover and shaker as a date in world history.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

The special “Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain” profiles the corporate executive, civil-rights activist and political mover and shaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2020

Huffman and Raskin are trying to turn their two-year-old affiliate group into more of a mover and shaker.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2020

All eyes are on an agent: a protagonist, a mover and shaker, a driving force.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker