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adjusting

ADJECTIVE
compensating
Synonyms




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Employees can make subtle changes, such as adjusting start times to accommodate travel or providing flexible breaks to manage stress and reduce seizures, the charity said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

And aside from the great opportunities that come with doing the press or other things that come along with this, what has it been like adjusting your life to this experience?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Several immigration lawyers reported receiving requests for additional evidence on pending cases to make the case to the government that they should be allowed to continue the process of adjusting status inside the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Scientists believe carefully adjusting HELZ2 activity could eventually help reduce dangerous cholesterol levels while also offering new strategies for treating fatty liver disease.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

And now the thoughts rush in: adjusting the blue prints, prepping the trailer bed, lounging on the finished deck with my friends while sipping lemonade from fancy glasses.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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