shifts

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Pickering: I understand what Seth is saying, but those shifts feel like they will happen over longer periods of time, not as soon as 2027 or ’28.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It shifts the shortage problem from today into the future, when governments and companies eventually will have to rebuild depleted reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After absorbing sunlight, it shifts into a strained, high-energy form and stays in that state until activated.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

"My dad spent most of his working life as a boiler operator at Cadbury's in Bournville working shifts to provide for us all," Sarah recalls.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She shifts the tray to one arm and out of the corner of my eye, I see movement.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin