The discussions then quickly shifted to hammering out a recovery plan for New York.

Gradually, the discussion shifted to more operational issues.

At this point the discussion shifts to the question of ideology in assessing the importance of soil erosion.

And even if the details were reported accurately, it was not clear whether further discussion on the proposal shifted the tenor of the summit meeting.

The discussion then shifted to how big a tip to leave for Kevin, for he had certainly earned one.

Some common ground could be found, I believe, when the discussion shifts to a broader context".

It became clear that none among the cardinals could receive a supermajority, and thus discussion shifted to names outside the College.

The discussion then shifted to territorial issues, with nothing resolved.

The discussion shifted to various up-and-coming musicians and the jazz elders they sounded like.

It's happened to me several times: I'll be deep in conversation with a group of friends and the discussion gradually shifts into personal stories about 9/11.