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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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"Shift by shift, night by night, I slowly built up my confidence working in the bar," he told Die Zeit.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Shift work disorder is linked to a range of serious concerns, including reduced mental sharpness, lower productivity, increased risk of car accidents, and more workplace injuries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The glitch in this matrix is called the S+ Shift system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Shift the focus away from what your in-laws are recommending and more toward how you think everyone will enjoy the party.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

It’s a huge thing, this Shift, just as big as I imagined.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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