adjusting

Example Sentences

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"I can't adapt," she added while adjusting her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh glare of the sun.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

After adjusting for age, sex, education, and cardiovascular risk factors, the team found that participants with lower active B12 had slower processing speed on cognitive tests.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Verhoeven says the hardest transition has been adjusting to the tempo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The truth of the matter was, we had a far bigger problem than adjusting to being married.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Good heavens, Mrs. Potter!” she said urgently, clumsily adjusting my aunt’s head and placing it on her full skirts.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan