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While the pick of Mr Walz and the upcoming Democratic National Convention will be certain to maintain Ms Harris’s media dominance, experts agree that the campaign will have to change gears soon.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2024

Recent price data suggest an easing of inflationary pressures and that could leave the central bank less likely to change gears and raise interest rates out of concern that the economy may slow further.

From Seattle Times Dec. 12, 2023

In the next, the 66-year-old manager of the Dodgers’ single-A Rancho Cucamonga affiliate will change gears, referencing the late Tommy Lasorda to blend old-school wisdom with the new-age philosophies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2023

Autumn is like an actor, someone who can handle people, walk into a room and navigate their way through a situation, knowing how to change gears and which tools to apply.

From New York Times Apr. 15, 2022

I didn’t know how they could change gears like this.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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