reshuffle
Britishnoun
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an act of shuffling again
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a reorganization, esp of jobs within a government or cabinet
verb
Example Sentences
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Jones also sought Lord Mandelson's advice on promotion during last year's Cabinet reshuffle, sparked by Rayner's resignation as deputy prime minister and housing secretary over a tax row about unpaid stamp duty.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The defence, led by British barrister Peter Haynes after a reshuffle, had urged judges not to set a date for trial, arguing that Duterte's health needed to be assessed.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
On Wednesday, Paz announced a cabinet reshuffle in a bid to keep the peace.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Paz struck a conciliatory tone, saying he would reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive and set up a body to give the protesters more of a say in government policy.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“We’ve divided most of them already but can reshuffle if you want.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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