shape
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They sit at the heart of how we interpret modern physics and quietly shape everything from how we understand general relativity to how we imagine time travel, multiverses and our origins.
From Science Daily • 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
“This $1 million donation will be an invaluable resource to continue to help shape the futures of the young people we serve.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
While not a medical diagnosis, some users complain of how their body shape changes, including a deflated or saggy bum, dubbed Ozempic butt.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The schoolhouse bell tower was a shape against the starry sky before I knew where we were.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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"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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