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The phrase "are starting to shift" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a gradual change or transition that is currently beginning to take place.
Example: "The market trends are starting to shift towards more sustainable products as consumers become more environmentally conscious."
Alternatives: "are beginning to change" or "are commencing to alter".
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But things are starting to shift.
Some, however, see signs that things are starting to shift.
"And the ones who can are starting to shift resources over to Afghanistan".
Now, as the time grows closer, funny things are beginning to happen to the Democratic pundit class: they are starting to shift.
There used to be three boys for every two girls, but the figures are starting to shift in the other direction.
Refugees from the Liberal Democrats, returning Iraq war refuseniks, street agitators – all are starting to shift the internal demography of Labour.
Similar(31)
That may be starting to shift.
Economics, however, may be starting to shift them.
Romney is starting to shift to the center.
As a result, practice is starting to shift.
There are signs that the profit balance is starting to shift.
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