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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Despite this, the union said, she "bravely" continued with her shift at the hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

We were at the Oscars last year, front row, witnessing all of it go down, witnessing the moment where upsets would happen, feeling the vibe in the room shift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

McElligott maintains that all-important Big Tech has turned into a major headwind for markets, just as the artificial-intelligence trade is starting to undergo a shift.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The upcoming SpaceX IPO could cause temporary downward pressure on Tesla shares as investors may shift funds.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I yelp, but it’s only the operator come to take over my shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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