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

The recent sweeping regulations are likely to shake up the massive drone market in China, where according to government data there are more than three million registered drones.

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

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

What certainly went on the Harlem and Roxbury wires was that Detroit Red was going crazy in stir, or else he was trying some hype to shake up the warden’s office.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey