shaped
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One of the director’s accomplishments is how well she has shaped the performances of the young cast.
On Earth, regions shaped by large river systems are some of the richest ecosystems on the planet -- the Amazon River basin alone supports tens of thousands of known species.
From Science Daily
Wildfire risk has complicated the state’s fraught housing debate, often shaped by pro-development “yes in my backyard” advocates and local “not in my backyard” groups that don’t want to see their own neighborhoods radically transformed.
From Los Angeles Times
Former Times staff writers Mitchell Landsberg and Gale Holland explored the key events and policies that shaped L.A. to become the homeless capital of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
"The country mourns the loss of a guiding presence that shaped its democratic aspirations," Rahman said following his mother's passing on Tuesday.
From BBC
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