shape
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For them, victory equals survival and enhanced deterrence, in the shape of acknowledgement of their control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic waterways.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
There were plenty of compelling storylines taking shape as the sun began to dip on the legendary course.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
With oil subsidies gone, tourism collapsing and foreign investors pulling out, Cuba is in dire shape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The gold arrows took shape on the tops of his hands.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Vocabulary lists containing shape
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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Close Reading: The Art and Craft of Rhetorical Analysis (Chapter 2)
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