shift to

Frequency: 7.518.0 per million words

to move blame, responsibility, or focus to someone/something else

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Examples (10)

  • The company decided to shift its focus to emerging markets.
  • Many voters felt the government had shifted its allegiance to corporate interests.
  • The politician attempted to shift the blame to his predecessor.
  • We need to shift our strategy to address the changing economic landscape.
  • The teacher had to shift the lesson's emphasis to exam preparation.
  • After the crisis, the public's mood seemed to shift to a more cautious outlook.
  • The company will shift production to a new facility overseas.
  • He tried to shift the responsibility to his assistant.
  • The team needs to shift its efforts to improving customer satisfaction.
  • There was a noticeable shift to more sustainable practices in the industry.