shake up
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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
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
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
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
