shifts

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Political uncertainty looms, with elections scheduled in Zambia in August and in Angola in 2027, raising the risk of policy shifts.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The force said the money had already helped fund an additional 1,000 officer shifts per week, largely through overtime and redeployment.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

In some cases, they might be permanent shifts; others could be just for a few months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

If a tree experiences heavy infestation in one year, it shifts its schedule the next spring by delaying leaf emergence by about three days.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The Librarian’s image shifts on and off like a flickering porch light.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera