readjust
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What followed were weeks of rehab and therapy as he tried to readjust to life back home in Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
After that there would be new rounds of negotiations to readjust cuts every two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
“It makes sense for Asian markets—and all markets—to readjust because we are now in a level of uncertainty I can’t remember seeing—and that is greater than during Covid,” Gave said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
"The job situation is really, really challenging in mainland China, so I think a lot of young people have to really readjust their expectations," says Professor Zhang Jun from the City University of Hong Kong.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2025
When there was but one, you had to completely readjust yourself.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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Here are some of the things to watch as the oil market readjusts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Strategic petroleum reserves designed to calm markets after a major supply shock may remain unused because the market calms and readjusts on its own.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
The little help he’s able to offer when he readjusts a fallen flag makes his day.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024
As he readjusts his pyjamas, his left hand reveals three missing fingers.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2023
He pulls the bun up around it like a cardigan, takes a tiny bite, readjusts the bun, and starts all over again.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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After Thursday’s labor print came in weaker than expected, traders readjusted their Fed forecasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
But at the same time the Treasury has readjusted the rateable values of commercial property, meaning some businesses will be faced with bigger bills overall.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
“That’s, uh, not planned,” the “Viva la Vida” singer remarked as he readjusted his mic pack and climbed back onto the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
Most other income-driven repayment plans, where payments are readjusted each year based on earnings and household size, forgive any remaining balance after a set number of years, usually 20.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
Parvati readjusted her bangles, beaming; she and Harry said “See you in a minute” to Ron and Padma and walked forward, the chattering crowd parting to let them through.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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The market might not be imploding so much as readjusting as the tech industry succumbs to more realistic expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
In light of the still-ongoing backlash, one may reasonably wonder whether Sony made a severe miscalculation here, and whether it may end up listening to the fans and readjusting accordingly.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
I think we just need a little bit of readjusting towards the middle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
“Investors are readjusting their risk budget right now in a risk-off mood on Friday, and that the AI momentum is now becoming AI anxiety,” said Brian Mulberry, chief market strategist at Zacks Investment Management.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
It fluttered the skirts of the two women and kept them for a while engaged in adjusting, readjusting, tucking in, securing hair-pins and hatpins.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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