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Recent Examples of mover and shaker
The daylong summit brings together movers and shakers in documentary, unscripted and broadcast news arena.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Billboard’s Dance Moves roundup serves as a guide to the biggest movers and shakers across Billboard’s many dance charts — new No. 1s, new top 10s, first-timers and more.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Multiple people involved in conversations surrounding MLS said their understanding is that MLS is not in a rush but is very serious and interested in giving Indianapolis the green light if the movers and shakers here can get a deal together.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
On May 22, the day Polis’ office unveiled the renderings, the images were shown to many of the state’s movers and shakers and philanthropists at the Mizel Institute’s annual dinner in Denver.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Billboard’s Dance Moves roundup serves as a guide to the biggest movers and shakers across Billboard’s many dance charts — new No. 1s, new top 10s, first-timers and more.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Multiple people involved in conversations surrounding MLS said their understanding is that MLS is not in a rush but is very serious and interested in giving Indianapolis the green light if the movers and shakers here can get a deal together.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
On May 22, the day Polis’ office unveiled the renderings, the images were shown to many of the state’s movers and shakers and philanthropists at the Mizel Institute’s annual dinner in Denver.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mover and shaker
Noun
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On the plus side of this arrangement, 11-team leagues at this level will also keep the power conference fat cats happy by limiting the additional auto-bids doled out to mid- and low-majors.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The tax credits were always seen as a giveaway to fat cats and big wigs.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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This big boy showed up to the Brooks River in July and hasn’t left.—
Jessica Campbell-Salley,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest reasons the Padres’ slugging numbers are down is that those big boys have not produced the power that was expected out of them.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Lyriq’s long nose and roof create a sporty profile that’s emphasized by big wheel openings with subtle fender flares and a steeply raked rear window.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Some big guns were still here, but the results often underdelivered.—
Alan Light,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The battleship used to rule the seas thanks to big guns and thick armor, was displaced by the aircraft carrier.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In effect, Modi had gone from being America’s main man to playing third banana at China’s banquet.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the franchise's main man, Keanu Reeves, shows up as well, but the action flick keeps its focus on de Armas' dancer/assassin as she's introduced into a dangerous landscape and then goes rogue on a revenge mission.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Puffs These light-colored curls have big cheese flavor, a satisfying crunch and a tart kick that is dangerously delicious.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
4 June 2024
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That studio is one of many spaces, official and unofficial, cited throughout the film as meeting places where artists, activists, journalists, and other notables met, and where a wide variety of activities were fostered, sustained, financed, and brought to public attention.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some notables have been added to the injury report.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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Of all the runway shows during Paris Fashion Week, no front row is as buzzy and celeb-heavy as Dior's.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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In February, Mayor Harrell, at the behest of local heavies such as Amazon and Microsoft, led the opposition to a referendum on another tax on those companies which would help pay for public, mixed-income housing in a city that desperately needs it.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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