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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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“My diagnosis would more be that there’s a mixed shift, especially for younger folks, away from traditional credit cards and toward these more transparent, simpler, non-revolving solutions,” Jennings said in an exclusive interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Scientists from Aberystwyth University and the University of Florence have discovered that this major behavioral shift is accompanied by changes in the fly's sensory system.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The indoor childhood isn’t a natural cultural shift; it is in part a policy choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

For many, the recent debate marks a broader shift in Bollywood, with younger professionals and established stars alike beginning to challenge the long-standing norms.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Shadows and light shift eerily across his face.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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