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

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Overall, the results suggest the treatment shifts cartilage toward a younger, healthier state without requiring stem or progenitor cells.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The Knicks now have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series, which shifts back to San Antonio for game five on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

After 9 p.m. on weekends, the venue shifts to a 21+ atmosphere, making it a popular nightlife destination.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Tuchel heard about the promotion during one of his bar shifts and it knocked him sideways.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“We only had our shifts confused,” I say.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron