seismic shift

noun

: a great change
The discovery caused a seismic shift in public attitudes.

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But this seismic shift had yet to be reflected on television sets. Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024 Listen to this article Dan Haley led the Colorado Oil and Gas Association through a seismic shift in how the state regulates the industry, navigating through more than 30 different proceedings on new rules that companies must follow. Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024 Having said this, technological advancements are causing a seismic shift in society. Usman Javaid, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 His journey from a small town in Mexico to rousing success in Major League Baseball inspired generations of fans and created a seismic shift in the demographics of the Dodgers fan base. Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seismic shift 

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