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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Greece has been at the center of this shift.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Later in winter it could shift the odds towards cold and snow, something that can be influenced by changes in the polar vortex but none of this is certain.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The classic paths to Hollywood are dissolving in real time, driven by media consolidation, advancements in AI and a fundamental shift in the younger generation’s attention toward vertical, creator-led, short-form content.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The fighting in Yemen has in recent weeks become the most active front of the wider regional conflict, which for months has seen violence repeatedly shift focus across the beleaguered Middle East.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

I shift the potato sack on my lap.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

But the landscape shifts quickly in AI: Anthropic late last month began releasing its new Claude 5.5 family of models, touting lower cost and better efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Climate experts have warned that the 2026-2027 El Niño is likely to cause major shifts in weather patterns around the world, intensifying droughts in some areas and floods in others.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

If that trade shifts, the index is likely to take notice, especially if rates don’t come down and other sectors can’t rally to offset weakness in the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Their analysis found that cold and dense winter air shifts the balance toward Arabia, Asia, and northern Africa around Dec. 21 each year.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

I lean forward; Ryder shifts closer; Leo strokes Ryder.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

This year, the release of AI models capable of powerful cyberattacks shifted the focus to security.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

When researchers disrupted AHL signaling, the dental plaque community shifted toward species more strongly associated with oral health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Deol said that since the crackdown, his workforce has shifted from about 200 Indian drivers to roughly 20.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The debate has shifted from demand to whether companies can convert new orders into profit, when taking account of costs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

All the trolls looked in different directions and shifted uncomfortably.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

This is due in part to changing preferences, which the report’s writers said are likely attributable to financial costs, a lack of social support, shifting societal norms, and safety and health concerns about having children.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Scientists studying dental plaque found that interfering with the chemical signals bacteria use to communicate can change which species thrive, potentially shifting the community toward bacteria associated with better oral health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

The market’s focus is gradually shifting to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s upcoming policy decision, that’s expected this month, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The move is another indication of how live events are shifting to digital platforms as viewing habits evolve.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“My wonderful, clever little bird,” he said, his face shifting, a shadow sweeping across what had been Boaz, revealing the favored red hair and glinting eyes of the Prince of Demons.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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