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  • present tense form of shift (3rd person singular).
  • plural of shift.

shifts



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Shifts in atmospheric circulation have driven more frequent and more intense heatwaves in the European summer, according to Copernicus.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Appeared in the April 14, 2026, print edition as 'War Shifts Whipsaw Markets'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Shifts in demand, and how mochilas are sold, have raised concerns about control over the bags' design, narrative, and profits.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

Shifts can last over 12 hours, Haddad said, and it can be uncomfortable for officers to wear long sleeves for that length of time — particularly during the hot summer months.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Shifts in the wind changed the direction of the rain so that parts of me that were be­ginning to feel warm were soaked anew.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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