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[uh-juhst] / əˈdʒʌst /




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Players and referees will need to adjust to several new rules being rolled out at the World Cup, including teams being required to make substitutions inside 10 seconds to prevent time-wasting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Over time, you can adjust your allocations as your knowledge improves and your risk tolerance changes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Whether you're navigating a job interview, meeting someone for the first time, or responding to an unexpected challenge, success often depends on your ability to adjust your behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“There’s no real flow or like rhythm to it, right? I’m hoping that the corner turns or we both adjust on both sides.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Just me coming into their bedroom to adjust the pillows to help him get comfortable or me waking him up every four hours so he takes his pain meds.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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