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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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Germany’s shift unlocked broader agreement among others, including the U.K.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Two quarters ago the shift started, and we believe that shortly Microsoft will reap the benefits,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The shift towards hospitality came later, as the "glamping" trend began to emerge.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"Going forward, we plan to shift our research focus to humans to verify the extent to which the metabolic changes identified in this study apply to actual dietary habits," stated Professor Matsumura.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Shaking her head, she pushes it back toward the other side of the shift.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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