shifted

Example Sentences

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It discontinued VR headsets geared toward companies earlier this year as its priorities shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A bet that it reopens by July 31 shifted to mostly “no” by late May; current odds are tilted in favor of a reopening by December.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The preliminary report didn’t contain any recommendations for Boeing, which essentially shifted responsibility away from the plane and toward pilot error.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The game shifted into an unexpected bullpen game, and the Dodgers shuffled through seven pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She shifted a bit, their knees knocking again.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny