shifts

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They compared the monitoring approach to a canary in a coal mine because it may provide an efficient way to detect major shifts in this climate-regulating circulation.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

More recently, reports from HHS-linked policy shifts show the agency removing or revising longstanding public health warnings, including content related to unproven medical treatments, further intensifying concerns among health experts about institutional credibility.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Companies tend to make hiring plans months in advance, meaning any shifts in demand filter through with a lag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Perry has since cut back her hours, while other shifts followed on their own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“I know I don’t always do a great job of showing it, but you mean everything in the universe to me, William. I don’t know what I’d do—” He shifts his focus to the ceiling.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone