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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

But there is a broader push to shake up the EU's accession process as Ukraine, Moldova and other hopefuls knock on the door.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

What happened when 40 leading minds huddled to envision U.S. society in 2030 and how artificial intelligence will shake up the economy and jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Fuller was prepared to shake up the city, to overthrow the status quo—but the Urban League took a more methodical, “go slow” approach.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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