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readjust

[ree-uh-juhst] / ˌri əˈdʒʌst /


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What followed were weeks of rehab and therapy as he tried to readjust to life back home in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

After that there would be new rounds of negotiations to readjust cuts every two years.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

“It makes sense for Asian markets—and all markets—to readjust because we are now in a level of uncertainty I can’t remember seeing—and that is greater than during Covid,” Gave said.

From Barron's Mar. 9, 2026

"The job situation is really, really challenging in mainland China, so I think a lot of young people have to really readjust their expectations," says Professor Zhang Jun from the City University of Hong Kong.

From BBC Jan. 3, 2025

When there was but one, you had to completely readjust yourself.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Here are some of the things to watch as the oil market readjusts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Strategic petroleum reserves designed to calm markets after a major supply shock may remain unused because the market calms and readjusts on its own.

From Barron's Nov. 20, 2025

The little help he’s able to offer when he readjusts a fallen flag makes his day.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2024

As he readjusts his pyjamas, his left hand reveals three missing fingers.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2023

He pulls the bun up around it like a cardigan, takes a tiny bite, readjusts the bun, and starts all over again.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

After Thursday’s labor print came in weaker than expected, traders readjusted their Fed forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

But at the same time the Treasury has readjusted the rateable values of commercial property, meaning some businesses will be faced with bigger bills overall.

From BBC Jan. 7, 2026

“That’s, uh, not planned,” the “Viva la Vida” singer remarked as he readjusted his mic pack and climbed back onto the stage.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2024

Most other income-driven repayment plans, where payments are readjusted each year based on earnings and household size, forgive any remaining balance after a set number of years, usually 20.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

Parvati readjusted her bangles, beaming; she and Harry said “See you in a minute” to Ron and Padma and walked forward, the chattering crowd parting to let them through.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

The market might not be imploding so much as readjusting as the tech industry succumbs to more realistic expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

In light of the still-ongoing backlash, one may reasonably wonder whether Sony made a severe miscalculation here, and whether it may end up listening to the fans and readjusting accordingly.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

I think we just need a little bit of readjusting towards the middle.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

“Investors are readjusting their risk budget right now in a risk-off mood on Friday, and that the AI momentum is now becoming AI anxiety,” said Brian Mulberry, chief market strategist at Zacks Investment Management.

From MarketWatch Feb. 27, 2026

It fluttered the skirts of the two women and kept them for a while engaged in adjusting, readjusting, tucking in, securing hair-pins and hatpins.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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