shaped

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Humans are social primates, and our perceptions of what’s normal or desirable are shaped by those around us.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

To find out if I was alone, I travelled across the capital meeting people whose loyalties are shaped by more than one country.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

James said his own work was largely shaped by his parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

For decades, the image of the cowboy has shaped the story of how America expanded West.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

“The fisherman said it’s a rock shaped like an elephant,” continued Marco.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook