shifts

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They compared the monitoring approach to a canary in a coal mine because it may provide an efficient way to detect major shifts in this climate-regulating circulation.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

More recently, reports from HHS-linked policy shifts show the agency removing or revising longstanding public health warnings, including content related to unproven medical treatments, further intensifying concerns among health experts about institutional credibility.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Fire engines are typically staffed by three personnel, who commonly work 24-hour shifts, and are supervised by a fire captain, according to Cal Fire cooperative contracts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

"On the other hand, we have not yet been able to fully counteract the impact of major shifts in the business environment, such as US tariffs and developments in the Middle East."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Grandpa shifts deeper into his chair as if to get comfortable.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh