tweaked
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When concerns about jet-fuel supplies hit markets in the spring, U.S. and European refineries tweaked their yields to produce more of the fuel, which helped put those worries to rest.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
They went from so-so to absolutely unstoppable as head coach Mike Brown tweaked the offense—less dribbling, more cutting and passing—and Brunson morphed into one of the all-time clutch heroes of New York sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
It seemed as though the tweaked 'mistaken identity' rule was being used and was welcomed by many watching.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Nestlé tweaked its portfolio, but investors say some acquisitions were a distraction, backfiring as the company expanded into non-core areas.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
She tweaked the eyebrows, making their arch more dramatic, and added roundness to the cheeks.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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