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adjustable

[uh-juhs-tuh-buhl] / əˈdʒʌs tə bəl /


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Called the Virtus Scalable Tactical Vest, the body armour system has adjustable straps and smaller flat plates.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The work could help scientists create metallocene-based materials with adjustable or stimuli responsive properties, potentially leading to new advances in chemistry, materials science, and medicine.

From Science Daily May 22, 2026

Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

The glass is screened by adjustable curtains of a high-tech fabric that diffuses and softens the sunlight, making it ideal for viewing the three-dimensional art displayed there.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

In the center of the thickly carpeted room, directly beneath an adjustable ceiling lamp, was a large round table covered with green baize.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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