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
For them, victory equals survival and enhanced deterrence, in the shape of acknowledgement of their control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic waterways.
From BBC • 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
“This $1 million donation will be an invaluable resource to continue to help shape the futures of the young people we serve.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The inside of the house wasn’t as rough as the outside, but it wasn’t in good shape, either, with faded wallpaper, dry hardwood floors, and ancient light fixtures.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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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