shaping

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She writes about trade, energy policy, immigration and the social and economic trends shaping the world's second-largest country by area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Javier also asked questions about Max’s emotional history that was useful in shaping his character,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Delivery method, antibiotic exposure, older siblings, and breastfeeding all played a role in shaping the community of microbes that developed during the first year of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

ETF issuers compete aggressively over benchmark selection, and investors increasingly pay attention to which indexes own the most influential companies shaping the future economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s like the world is clay and he’s shaping them within his mental frames.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman