shift
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His experience mirrors a wider shift in Indian comedy.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“Geopolitical factors have now become a primary driver of Bitcoin’s direction, a shift that was not as pronounced in previous market cycles,” wrote Simon Massabni, an analyst at XS.com, in a research note.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
They called the second build “Overview Effect” after the “cognitive shift in awareness” experienced when viewing Earth from space.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“In the labor market, there’s been a huge power shift: Employers hold the power now, once again,” Long said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Beryl and Nigel stand behind Jakob, who’s playing John in a last round of chess before their evening shift at the Park.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing shift
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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