shifts

Example Sentences

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Naturally, Schmidt pivoted by telling the kids they just need to take control and redirect all these world-defining shifts on their own.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The 20-year-old and his co-workers play among themselves during slow shifts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Or when we first started working in the village shop back in the old days, we maybe swapped a few shifts, but in a professional capacity we don't."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Matt Brittin, 57, who has no broadcasting or journalism experience, starts the job against a background of drastic shifts in the media landscape.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Ma walked the floor with her all hours, so Pa worked double shifts to keep their wages regular.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye