- present participle of adjust.
adjusting
Example Sentences
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At the original gold value, adjusting for today’s $4,300 gold value, it would be worth more than $136,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I’m from the South,” he replied, proudly adjusting his hat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Our expectations remain that the conflict will be with markets for the foreseeable future and the global economy will continue adjusting to the realities of the supply disruptions," said Ian Lyngen at BMO Capital Markets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Even so, it can continue processing information when energy is limited by adjusting how available resources are used.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Girls swished in and out of the dressing rooms while the seamstresses, hair stylist, and makeup artist fluttered about, arranging and adjusting them.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
