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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Mass-market carmakers such as Ford and Jeep-owner Stellantis that rushed into EVs have taken billions of dollars in write-downs as they shift focus back to combustion engines and hybrids.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But the shift does at least seem to reflect fans' perceptions - and what they're craving.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The shift fits a broader movement in heart care: not simply adding more medications, but asking which treatments still matter most for today's patients.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

“Any sign of reduced conflict in the Middle East tends to shift market sentiment quickly, especially across energy-related assets, currencies, and precious metals,” XS.com’s Antonio Di Giacomo says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

No scraps of paper like there were during my last shift when we were warned to keep our lockers tidy.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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