shake up

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As health secretary he has earned plaudits - including from from political opponents - for his ambitions to shake up the health service and give greater powers to patients.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

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