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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