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English word

shape

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ʃeɪp/US /ʃeɪp/
noun

the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form

verb

to make something into a particular shape

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The shape of Coupang, the business model of Coupang, what Coupang looks like today, went through a lot of change.

Coupang: How a Harvard Dropout Built Korea's Most Valuable Startup

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He helped to shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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So I think successful entrepreneurs probably come in all sizes, shapes and flavors.

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