shifts

Example Sentences

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It shifts the shortage problem from today into the future, when governments and companies eventually will have to rebuild depleted reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After absorbing sunlight, it shifts into a strained, high-energy form and stays in that state until activated.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

"My dad spent most of his working life as a boiler operator at Cadbury's in Bournville working shifts to provide for us all," Sarah recalls.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

After a surge in popularity in the early 2000s, the Marc Jacobs fashion house lost momentum and made several strategic shifts to find a viable business model.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Then he runs his little body against the plank and it shifts slightly.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz