shifted
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The U.S. ended its permanent military presence in Iceland in 2006 as it shifted forces elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Instead of relying on stem cells, existing cartilage cells called chondrocytes changed their patterns of gene activity and shifted toward a more youthful state.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The debate has shifted from demand to whether companies can convert new orders into profit, when taking account of costs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
VAT on electricity bills was cut on Thursday, and some levies were cancelled or shifted into taxation earlier this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
As the 2000s progressed, however, consumer habits shifted away from department stores and malls, which triggered their eventual decline.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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