Example Sentences

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City Council seats, have come down to extremely narrow margins that have shifted long after election day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He warned about that on the April earnings call, but emphasized it at the conference this week, saying electrophysiologists have shifted away from “stand-alone” procedures, hurting that part of the business.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Executive orders from President Trump have shifted federal policy to encourage fuel recycling and reprocessing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Lines on the map have shifted dramatically over the past few months, raising questions about what the government actually plans to build.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Like they always do, the tides have shifted again.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt