The shift represents a clear change of power for New York's Democrats.

The shift from right to left cheek bias post 18th century may represent more personal or open facial characteristics.

He said the shift of 620 agents represented a small shift.

The shift was however not only organizational, but also represented a break in political orientation.

Others, though, say the shift represents a significant risk for Mr. Bush.

The shift represented a recognition of where the money is.

This shift represented a change in the philosophy of the military's long-held position about caliber size.

The shift to the new technology, expected by the year 2000, will represent a big chance for companies to gain or lose market share.

The shift represents a challenge to American companies trying to compete abroad, but could benefit consumers.

But more important, what, if anything, does the shift represent?