shape
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With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Universities’ expected paper gains could shape their spending plans, but it remains to be seen what gains universities ultimately realize on their investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The November summit in Antalya is taking shape as the Middle East conflict roils global energy markets, exposing fossil fuel importers to price spikes and supply shortages.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"But you can see now that he is actually in a sweet spot. He comes back, he's fresh, he wants to play and he's in top shape."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Thankfully, the dock is in better shape than the drive-in.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing shape
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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Close Reading: The Art and Craft of Rhetorical Analysis (Chapter 2)
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