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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The approach reflects a wider shift in the government's strategy - taking services into the community rather than expecting men to come forward.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Another reason such layoffs may prove to be temporary: In many cases AI seems to shift the burden of work to those who are most skilled at using it, rather than lightening the load overall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The authors hope the results will help shift public perceptions about aging and reduce the belief that continuous decline is inevitable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

Yet most of it has little to show in long-term outcomes or scientific backing, and frustrated consumers shift from one fad to the next, without moving the needle on their weight.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

At 4:59 an electric bulb in front of me lights up, the last call of my shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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