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shifts

  • plural of shift.
  • present tense form of shift (3rd person singular).

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"Wimbledon has understood one of the biggest shifts in global marketing. For decades, premium brands believed exclusivity came from distance. However, today they understand that exclusivity comes from belonging," says Bhalla.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

It shifts rainfall and temperature patterns across major agricultural regions, increasing the odds of drought in some areas and excessive rain in others.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

They say the country has benefited from both long-term production shifts under the China+1 strategy and near-term trade diversion away from China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

President Ratcliffe sometimes puts them on double watch shifts, so that they get no rest, and they go around red-eyed and bad-tempered.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone