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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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We didn’t see Broadcom’s earnings as particularly indicative of any shift in the continued strength in AI infrastructure demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Wieladek expects that the ECB’s focus will soon shift from inflation to weakening growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Abandonment wasn't because the site became ecologically unsuitable in any absolute sense. Bison were still around, vegetation hadn't changed, and there was no substantive shift in fire activities," Wendt pointed out.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

One recalled a shift where the corridor was lined with patients.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But it was already nearing the start of my shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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