shift
verb (used with object)
to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange.
shifting
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present participleof shift.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But automakers are also spending less on brand storytelling, shifting focus to so-called Tier 2 ads that emphasize near-term transactions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Understanding this mystery could transform how scientists approach Alzheimer's, shifting attention from what causes brain cells to deteriorate toward what allows certain brains to remain healthy and functional.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
“I think it was more about realizing: ‘Damn, the tide is shifting.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
But already attention was shifting to this wild and windy patch of the North Atlantic – the next big decision for Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Around me I could hear the other boys shifting restlessly in their bunks, and I knew that I wasn’t the only one who couldn’t sleep.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
