shifts

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Bollywood has long been known for punishing schedules, with shifts often stretching from 12 to 18 hours and, at times, continuing for more than a day during intensive shoots.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The second half sees her walking through a forest before the staging shifts to an office.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

A traditional adviser managing hundreds of clients cannot recalibrate each portfolio in real time as a client’s income, spending habits or retirement timeline shifts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The latter half shifts into a quieter register, following Winnie’s cold-case-style search.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

For Monticello’s enslaved people, there were really two working shifts.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis