shaped

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In Scotland, Glasgow's football culture has shaped generations of players.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, increasing regionalization, and rapid technological change, demand for transport and infrastructure solutions will continue to grow,” Chief Executive Martin Lundstedt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s a reminder that even in something as everyday as toothache, our evolutionary history is written in our teeth, but shaped as much by modern habits as by ancient biology.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Sometimes he brings us Australian snacks, like Cheezels, which taste like Cheetos but are shaped into fat rings.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila