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adjustable

[uh-juhs-tuh-buhl] / əˈdʒʌs tə bəl /


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The regenerative braking thresholds are adjustable by way of a paddle shifter on the back of the steering wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

It is a highly adjustable technology - known as ChAdOx1 - that can be quickly tweaked so it works against different infections.

From BBC 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

By combining adjustable optical enhancement with precise spatial control in a van der Waals-compatible system, Mie-void heterostructures offer a powerful new platform for working with atomically thin materials.

From Science Daily Mar. 24, 2026

I don’t want to cry on the train, so I close my eyes and visualize playing basketball against Erin, and we’re little kids again in my backyard, silently shooting on the old adjustable rim.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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