shake
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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
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
“I think we need to shake things up in this state — in this nation,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Boulter has been struggling to shake off an illness in recent days and, moving forward, she said her "number one priority" is returning to full fitness for the upcoming grass-court tournaments.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Mutti was beside herself with despair by now, weeping over Karli and trying to shake him awake.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
