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The commander had initially found it difficult to take pictures of our planet from the spacecraft, saying taking photos at such a distance made it hard to adjust exposure settings.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Taste and adjust: more salt, more acid, a little more heat if you like.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
On Monday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled he isn’t in a hurry to adjust policy, given uncertainty about how the war will affect the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The team hopes to automate this process by adding computer vision and AI systems that can analyze surroundings and adjust the material in real time.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Miss Alice leaned forward into the trolley aisle, causing a man to adjust slightly to give her the space, and shook her head.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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