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shaping







NOUN
molding
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It keeps people anchored to Earth, guides planets around the Sun, helps gather stars into galaxies, and plays a central role in shaping the enormous cosmic web of galaxy clusters that stretches across the universe.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

With 10 new players, and six key sales - including Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins - Unai Emery is shaping a new Villa team.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Corporate boards are more invested than ever in shaping AI strategy—and it’s showing up in executive searches.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

But the bright-eyed cameraman often turned the lens to his own community, chronicling small but meaningful moments shaping everyday life in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

One main tool for shaping nature was fire.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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