fiddle with
Example Sentences
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We can’t truly know the ERP unless we know what the market will return, and if we knew that, we wouldn’t have to fiddle with theoreticals about whether we’re being compensated enough.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
In fact, it was quickly abused by hundreds of unscrupulous operators who found they could set up ghost dealerships and then, for a fee, fiddle with the registry.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Finally, their Smart Play tech kicks in automatically when you hit geo-blocked content, so you don’t have to fiddle with settings.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026
But few people fiddle with tax withholding levels once they’re set.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025
She starts to fiddle with the program, typing in different numbers.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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