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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The shift of manufacturing jobs to less expensive states in the South, or to Asia, started clobbering many Midwestern factory towns in the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

That shift has raised a major question: do beta blockers still add meaningful protection for patients whose hearts are pumping normally after an uncomplicated heart attack?

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Experts said the case marks an unprecedented shift in Thailand -- which never had a #MeToo movement -- with Thais more openly discussing sexual harassment and abuse.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It also reflects a broader shift in how major entertainment franchises are evolving.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

I shift my bag self-consciously on my shoulder and turn my attention to the scuffed white floor.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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