adjust
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Scientists wanted to determine how salinity affects ichthyocarbonate production, which is known to increase as fish adjust to saltier conditions through normal osmoregulation.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
This means that success is rewarded and that the indexes will adjust toward the hottest stocks.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“It does intend to have adjudicators be more judicious in whether or not to have someone adjust their status” from within the country, said Eddie Raleigh, a partner at immigration law firm Fragomen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“I would hope that they would rethink what they’re doing and come back and adjust their plan to save these fish.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“You might want to take some time to adjust to this information. To fully grasp it.”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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