shift
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The decline in dollar-won may represent more than a shift in foreign-exchange markets and central-bank policy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
"We are witnessing a tectonic shift in the party system," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Chawawa praises theatres for opening their doors to the Black Boys Theatre Club and other efforts to attract more diverse audiences, but says lower ticket prices and "a societal shift" will make a bigger difference.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Reynano López 46, an avocado farmer, starts his morning shift with the self-defense militia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The earthquake caused the pier to shift and sink so that it lay just below the surface of the river.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
The organisation said midwives were working extra shifts and being moved to cover shortages elsewhere in maternity services.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The world's biggest carmakers across Europe, the United States and Japan are also facing strong competition from Chinese manufacturers, as well as the need to invest heavily as the industry shifts toward electric vehicles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
He grudgingly showed up for his twice-monthly guard shifts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Different wavelengths allow astronomers to observe different altitudes within Saturn's atmosphere, producing small shifts in where the decagon seems to appear.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Then she slowly shifts her feet so she’s facing us.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
As the 2024 presidential election approached, Mallebranche shifted her focus to prediction markets, placing wagers that better aligned with her passion for politics and sports and gave her more confidence in her betting strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ tone shifted slightly Friday, as he addressed Shohei Ohtani’s absence from the lineup for the second straight day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Those changes shifted the balance between the number of stem cells and the neurons they generated.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
"My relationship with the world around me shifted underneath my feet."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
I shifted my weight, and stalks broke with a satisfying crunch.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The trend is driven by insurers shifting more costs to patients, leaving hospitals struggling to collect unpaid bills after procedures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
A "fundamental adjustment of the global workforce capability is necessary" to safeguard the competitiveness of the company, which faces shifting demand and technological change.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Beyond shifting from a multi-cam comedy to single-cam and Brandy’s changed-up theme song, this “Different World” succeeds by maintaining a wonderfully familiar energy… like coming back home.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Micron stock was reacting to the newest figures showing shifting market share in the memory-chip industry.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
He swallowed hard, his gaze shifting to where my hand was tucked under my coat.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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