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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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“The latest data reflects a clear shift: more people in the U.S. are choosing to have children later in life,” Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, told Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

This shift alters how the atoms interact with one another through dipolar exchange, which depends on their relative angles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

"However, recent volatility shows how quickly pricing can shift again."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The shift from AI model training to inference is driving explosive demand, particularly benefiting Intel, whose stock more than tripled.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

If I don’t pick up the paper again, it’s just going to be in my locker at the end of my shift, and then be there still tomorrow.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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