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shaped

[sheypt] / ʃeɪpt /


ADJECTIVE
fashioned
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
modeled
Synonyms




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As both teams prepare for follow-on negotiations, the prospects for peace remain tentative, shaped as much by continued violence and geopolitical realities as by the personalities in the Florida room.

From Salon

The Welsh government said the experiences of people with learning disabilities shaped its policy and strategy development.

From BBC

By the time the steel reaches the shoreline it has been shaped into recognizable parts—crane legs, beams and booms.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Ethan having just turned 21, he has been reflecting on how his experience shaped every aspect of his life.

From BBC

Yet the musicians whose work is covered here use the same techniques as poets and even tip their hats to the poets who shaped their use of language before they called themselves songwriters.

From The Wall Street Journal