adjustable

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Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The glass is screened by adjustable curtains of a high-tech fabric that diffuses and softens the sunlight, making it ideal for viewing the three-dimensional art displayed there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Some examples: Stretching for a higher home price based on quick appreciation, using a large adjustable mortgage to fund renovations, buying a vacation or rental property, or financing extra vehicles that strain cash flow.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Unlike the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which moves based on long-term Treasury yields, adjustable mortgage rates move based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, Barron’s previously reported.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

In the center of the thickly carpeted room, directly beneath an adjustable ceiling lamp, was a large round table covered with green baize.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols