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shake up

[sheyk-uhp] / ˈʃeɪkˌʌp /




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JPMorgan, Bank of America and other banks explore a deal to shake up the payments world.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

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

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

No sooner would an officer become savvy as to which rules were commonly ignored, however, than somebody in a white shirt would appear to shake up his whole understanding of accepted practice.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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