change gears
Example Sentences
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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
The Grand Cherokee shift levers like Yelchin’s had to be pushed forward or backward to change gears, confusing many drivers.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
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
But Vanmoof’s latest bikes have fully automatic four-gear shifters, and until now, there was no way to change gears yourself.
From The Verge ● Aug. 31, 2021
I didn’t know how they could change gears like this.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
