adjustment
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It’s slightly distracting that his character was assembled by a basket weaver out of wicker, but it takes only a bit of adjustment to get used to the creaking noises he makes when he moves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
If successful, this adjustment could double the contrast and signal-to-noise ratio again, adding to the improvement already achieved with the laser phase plate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The adjustment to the college game was a bit rough for them at first, and the sisters did not get much playing time together until their junior year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is intended to help seniors pay for their everyday expenses, such as housing, transportation and healthcare.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
They show us that the adjustment is only artificial, that it is not simple rest, but sharpest struggle for rest.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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Still, we approach our jobs with different styles, and we’ve had to make plenty of adjustments along the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is performing even better than scientists anticipated after engineers completed an extensive series of tests and precision adjustments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Fund managers worldwide keep a close eye on what countries are included or excluded in MSCI's indexes as that can trigger adjustments to their portfolios.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Megan said she believed more could be done to help women remain in work through reasonable adjustments and greater awareness of the condition.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The men at the concession stands scurry behind their counters, making final adjustments to their wares and straightening their jackets and caps.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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