shifted
Example Sentences
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Supporters of Nyong’o’s casting note that Helen of Troy is not a historical figure bound to a single visual interpretation, but a literary and symbolic character whose meaning has shifted across cultures and eras.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The couple quickly shifted gears and bought shares of the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
First-quarter earnings may have shifted sentiment, as shares jumped 16% despite mixed results.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Scientists say the Southern Ocean storm track has gradually shifted closer to Antarctica over time, and this larger shift is now influencing the island's weather.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
I shifted gingerly on the bed, my back stiff from bearing the weight of all those petticoats—perhaps wearing ten was too many.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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