shaped

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She is gently skeptical of the idea that people are shaped in predictable ways by the order in which they come into the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Schrödinger's definitions have shaped color science for roughly 100 years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Working in Beverly Hills had shaped the future he envisioned for himself, and he dreamed of becoming as successful as the homeowners on Hillcrest Road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In his mind, Nathan could see his father’s expression of surprise and concern, eyebrows raised, mouth shaped like an O. “I don’t know how to respond. I mean, did you ask your mother?”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young