shake up

Example Sentences

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Just two years ago, Monarch Tractor was worth half a billion dollars and ready to shake up the wine industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

I’ve no doubt that Head signed on to that gore circus for the fun of it and out of a desire to shake up his image yet again.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Wilson, who owns around 8.7% of Lululemon’s outstanding shares, had been trying to shake up the board in the face of steep competition against brands like Vuori and lower-priced dupes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Diller, who got his start in the mailroom at William Morris Agency, has always looked for a way to shake up what he saw as staid industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Chris looked ridiculous as he tried to get the last bit of chocolate shake up through the straw.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds