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    shaping

    US /'ʃeɪpɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'ʃeɪpɪŋ/

    A1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo influence something to make it the way you want
    Our teacher is shaping us to be responsible adults
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo give a certain material a particular form
    He was shaping the wood when his hand slipped and he cut his finger

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    Woke Jesus

    05:57Woke Jesus
    • Get your copy now at lucasmiles.org/bee—that's lucasmiles.org/beee—and discover the truth behind the false narrative shaping our pulpits.

      Get your copy now at lucasmiles.org/bee—that's lucasmiles.org/beee—and discover the truth behind the false narrative shaping our pulpits.

    • And discover the truth behind the false narrative shaping our pulpits.

      And discover the truth behind the false narrative shaping our pulpits.

    B2

    Sam Altman: there’s no “magic red button” to stop AI

    03:55Sam Altman: there’s no “magic red button” to stop AI
    • These are two of the most important people shaping the future of artificial intelligence: Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, and

      These are two of the most important people shaping the future of artificial intelligence: Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, and

    • shaping the future of artificial intelligence:

      shaping the future of artificial intelligence:

    A2

    Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

    10:39Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now
    • And so even if 2024 is shaping up to be a relatively healthy labor market by recent comparison, it doesn't feel quite as strong.

      And so even if 2024 is shaping up to be a relatively healthy labor market by recent comparison, it doesn't feel quite as strong.

    • And so even if 2024 is shaping up to be a relatively healthy labor market, by recent comparison, it doesn't feel quite as strong.

      And so even if 2024 is shaping up to be a relatively healthy labor market, by recent comparison, it doesn't feel quite as strong.

    B1

    Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty

    15:12Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty
    • The Joshui River the longest stretches only about 186 kilometers Many rivers originate in the central mountains and carve deep valleys as they descend towards the coasts making them crucial for Hydroelectric power the Taroko Gorge a famous natural wonder was formed by the Liyue River Cutting through marble rock over millions of years creating one of Taiwan's most breathtaking landscapes Taiwan's geography plays a huge role in shaping its human settlement patterns economy and Infrastructure despite being a relatively small island the rugged interior and East Coast remain largely undeveloped Meanwhile, the fertile Western Plains have supported dense population and economic growth But it's not all about the physical geography.

      The Joshui River the longest stretches only about 186 kilometers Many rivers originate in the central mountains and carve deep valleys as they descend towards the coasts making them crucial for Hydroelectric power the Taroko Gorge a famous natural wonder was formed by the Liyue River Cutting through marble rock over millions of years creating one of Taiwan's most breathtaking landscapes Taiwan's geography plays a huge role in shaping its human settlement patterns economy and Infrastructure despite being a relatively small island the rugged interior and East Coast remain largely undeveloped Meanwhile, the fertile Western Plains have supported dense population and economic growth But it's not all about the physical geography.

    • Taiwan's geography plays a huge role in shaping its human settlement patterns, economy, and infrastructure.

      Taiwan's geography plays a huge role in shaping its human settlement patterns, economy, and infrastructure.

    B1

    Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength

    12:30Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength
    • It's about shaping your mind to adapt and thrive in the face of life's challenges.

      It's about shaping your mind to adapt and thrive in the face of life's challenges.

    • it's about shaping your mind to adapt and thrive in the face of life's challenges.

      it's about shaping your mind to adapt and thrive in the face of life's challenges.

    B1

    A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store

    15:15A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store
    • Which is deeply rooted in the idea that the customer is god ultimately shaping how service is delivered with careful attention to matters tone and even word choice

      Which is deeply rooted in the idea that the customer is god ultimately shaping how service is delivered with careful attention to matters tone and even word choice

    • In Japan, politeness and sincerity often take precedence over practical friendliness, which is deeply rooted in the idea that the customer is God, ultimately shaping how service is delivered with careful attention to manners, tone, and

      In Japan, politeness and sincerity often take precedence over practical friendliness, which is deeply rooted in the idea that the customer is God, ultimately shaping how service is delivered with careful attention to manners, tone, and

    A2

    LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS

    19:06LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS
    • Climate-related risks are also increasingly shaping fiscal positions and threatening financial stability.

      Climate-related risks are also increasingly shaping fiscal positions and threatening financial stability.

    • Climate-related risks are also increasingly shaping fiscal positions and threatening financial stability.

      Climate-related risks are also increasingly shaping fiscal positions and threatening financial stability.

    B2

    Top 10 Theories About The Fantastic Four: First Steps

    11:38Top 10 Theories About The Fantastic Four: First Steps
    • They can run away, for example, to another universe, and wait until their kid is old enough to put his reality-shaping powers to work.

      They can run away, for example, to another universe, and wait until their kid is old enough to put his reality-shaping powers to work.

    • and wait until their kid is old enough to put his reality-shaping powers to work.

      and wait until their kid is old enough to put his reality-shaping powers to work.

    B2

    Why the South China Sea is a time bomb

    11:08Why the South China Sea is a time bomb
    • Personally, I focus on sources with very high factuality in order to understand the deeper national interests and biases shaping the headlines.

      Personally, I focus on sources with very high factuality in order to understand the deeper national interests and biases shaping the headlines.

    • Personally, I focus on sources with very high factuality in order to understand the deeper national interests and biases shaping the headlines.

      Personally, I focus on sources with very high factuality in order to understand the deeper national interests and biases shaping the headlines.

    B1

    Behind the Counter at a 6th-Generation Japanese Fish Cake Shop

    17:34Behind the Counter at a 6th-Generation Japanese Fish Cake Shop
    • That's the 6th generation owner, Sugiyama-san He's been working here for 15 years now, ever since graduating university And 5 years ago, he officially took over the family business His father though still steps in when he can But the family's legacy now rests in his hands As he honors their past while also responsible for shaping their business's future Nice!

      That's the 6th generation owner, Sugiyama-san He's been working here for 15 years now, ever since graduating university And 5 years ago, he officially took over the family business His father though still steps in when he can But the family's legacy now rests in his hands As he honors their past while also responsible for shaping their business's future Nice!

    • but the family's legacy now rests in his hands as he honors their past while also responsible for shaping their business's future.

      but the family's legacy now rests in his hands as he honors their past while also responsible for shaping their business's future.

    B1