tweak

Example Sentences

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Given a slight tweak, “The Stranger” could be a film noir about a man who simply drifts along the currents of a cruel universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

And unlike a gallerist, she feels an obligation to tweak her work once it’s out in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

“But the tweak was not well received,” Ms. Vincent recounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He could easily have made up a muscle strain or tweak.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“Okay, okay. I need to tweak the formula. Maybe lose the Dr Pepper flavoring. That might’ve thrown things off. Or not. It’s a possibility. Sort of. I should’ve written the formula down somewhere....”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein