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

A major decision by Rojo was to shake up his batting order after the three-game losing streak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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

Weinstein launched a broader campaign to shake up Britain’s 150-year-old investment-trust industry in late 2024, initially attacking seven funds over the steep discounts at which their shares traded relative to the value of their holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It was too noisy and might shake up the atmosphere.

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