shift – n. a change in how something is done or how people think about something
renewed – adj. describing a new beginning, especially one with more force or enthusiasm
hemisphere – n. a half of the Earth
enormous – adj. very great in size or amount
symbolism – n. the particular idea or quality that is expressed by a symbol
isolated – adj. separate from others
squeeze(d) – v. (informal) to force (someone) to give you something or to do something, by using threats or pressure
sovereign – adj. having independent authority and the right to govern itself
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