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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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However, the yen’s dramatic depreciation threatens to shift the trajectory of domestic inflation, possibly forcing the BOJ to accelerate its policy action.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shift from the dollar has helped to fuel a surge in the price of gold, sending its price doubling over the last year, as investors seek a low-risk place to put their money.

From BBC

He says there are the official rules, then there are further unspoken rules: "It's really difficult to know what the boundaries are, they are forever shifting."

From BBC

The collaboration marks a significant shift for Apple, which has traditionally developed its core technologies in-house.

From Barron's

“We are at the forefront of a seismic shift in how data centers and other large loads are sourcing power,” said CEO Ron Gusek.

From Barron's