shifted
Example Sentences
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When a male "introduces a new phrase, others copy it, and within a season the whole population has shifted," she added.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Having initially insisted a digital "Britcard" would be mandatory and help to tackle illegal working, the government has now shifted to introducing non-compulsory digital ID.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“They have shifted their communications, but at the same time, this World Cup is an expanded event,” said Gavin Mair, a spokesperson for Carbon Market Watch.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
As expected, the body quickly shifted from burning glucose to burning fat within the first two to three days of fasting.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
She shifted her attention to my hands, where I was yanking the thread with such tension that the fabric was puckering.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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