In its last years, the consortium's financial situation shifted sharply.

The gears ground sharply as she shifted them too quickly.

Indeed, Colombian society in the last three years has shifted sharply to the right.

But one political observer said opinions could shift sharply over the next three months.

Both the others shifted sharply and the priest went on: "You see, we know these people, more or less.

Their value can shift sharply, and the payouts are by no means assured.

Public attitudes toward the police have also shifted sharply.

She paused, eyes closed, then shifted sharply in her chair, as if annoyed with herself, and continued.

Market conditions have shifted sharply since Univision put itself up for sale.

But last year, public opinion in Australia shifted sharply.