- present participle of adjust.
adjusting
Example Sentences
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In viral posts, fans have jokingly referred to it as a “national identity in liquid form,” while others say they are still adjusting to its ubiquity.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
For Brian, adjusting to avoiding the sun after his diagnosis had been difficult and it has taken him a while to accept that he has to stay out of the sun.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Even after 10 years of helping his parents, Castuciano said he’s adjusting to the idea that he’s a caregiver.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
However, Bergin noted that even when adjusting for this assumed $1 billion shortfall, managed services bookings still would have decreased—an outcome he believes “would have challenged investor growth views” anyway.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
“Morris must go to his room to rest,” Francesca said, adjusting her fake spectacles.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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