as in shifts
to change one's position
most babies begin to locomote—by crawling—when they are seven to ten months old
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However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
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This pivotal 106th career triumph dramatically shifts the narrative, proving Hamilton remains a serious championship contender.
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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“Locomotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locomotes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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