shift
verb (used with object)
to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange.
will shift
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future tenseof shift.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“The Trump administration’s National Cyber Strategy will shift from primarily focusing on online defenses to actively going after nation-state hackers to deter attacks before they happen,” WSJ Pro Cyber’s Angus Loten reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
A strengthening north-easterly wind will shift the hottest spots from south-east England further west across the west Midlands and south-east Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“I think hopefully a new governor will shift the focus more toward improving quality.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Over time, it will shift IBM toward recurring subscription revenue, permanently improving the company’s financial health.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
I wonder how my gift will shift as I get older.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
