The phrase "abroad shifting" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a change or movement that occurs in a foreign context, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The trends in abroad shifting are difficult to analyze without proper data."
Alternatives: "international changes" or "overseas transitions".
Investors have been pleased with the tenure of Mr. Palmisano who, since 2002, has aggressively expanded I.B.M.'s operations abroad, shifted it sharply into higher-margin businesses and increased earnings per share fourfold.
The minute Obama began proposing strikes in response to the use of chemical weapons, much of the world's news coverage, not to mention the political blame game abroad, shifted from Assad's culpability to the prospect of U.S. "aggression".
However, the focus on militarization in Ferguson and the comparisons to repressive regimes and governments abroad shifts the discourse away from the real problem of the racism that motivated the shooting of 18-year old Michael Brown, and towards what might (sadly) be a more broadly acceptable outrage.
There is diplomatic conflict and confusion abroad and shifting political currents at home.
Nonetheless, Italy has grown increasingly important as the Pentagon works to change the make-up of its global collection of 800 or more bases abroad, generally shifting its basing focus south and east from Europe's center.
Japanese firms focus more on profits than in the past, thanks to improvements in corporate governance, notes Robert Feldman of Morgan Stanley, an investment bank; that is prompting them to look for better prospects abroad.With more production shifting abroad, Japan's exports are also suffering.
McGraw-Hill said in its announcement that it would consolidate some sales, editorial, marketing and administrative functions, primarily abroad, and shift investments toward digital and custom products.
PHR's report, which was completed prior to last week's attacks, raised concern that high profile assaults by IS in both Syria and abroad could shift attention from the Assad regime, which it called the principal perpetrator of attacks on civilians and medical facilities in Syria.
But if investors are shifting abroad just because the dollar is weakening, it is not a good bet.
In February, N. Gregory Mankiw, the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, described outsourcing-the shifting abroad of previously secure jobs-as "just a new way of doing international trade".
