shift continually

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

to change position or direction constantly

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Examples (10)

  • His gaze shifted continually around the room, as if he were looking for an escape.
  • The market forces shift continually, making long-term prediction difficult.
  • In this desert, the vast sand dunes shift continually with the wind.
  • In this volatile region, political alliances shift continually.
  • Her loyalties seemed to shift continually, depending on who she was talking to.
  • Our understanding of the universe has shifted continually over the centuries.
  • The focus of the debate shifted continually from economic policy to social issues.
  • He shifted continually in his chair, a clear sign of his nervousness.
  • As the clouds moved, the shadows on the valley floor would shift continually.
  • The goalposts for success in the tech industry shift continually as new innovations emerge.