adjust
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ARMs typically start with a lower interest rate at the start of a set period, and then adjust periodically.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
The accounting rules give companies one year to adjust their purchase-price allocations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Get in the back-to-school spirit: It can be hard to adjust to the end of summer vacation.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
An inquest into Islwyn's death found he had fallen into the slurry pit after he had climbed on to a short wall to adjust some machinery at Cefn Bodig farm in Llanycil, Bala.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Rosie is at the far end of the menagerie, and as my eyes adjust to the twilight I see someone standing beside her.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
All eyes have been on Justin Herbert this offseason as he adjusts to Mike McDaniel’s new-look offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
In 2026 there have been multiple hits to production worldwide and to accommodate for this, Price adjusts his global mine supply forecast by 3.5% every year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Deliveries are expected to fall between 3% and 7% on year from a previous forecast of flat unit deliveries, as the company adjusts expectations for the weakening Chinese market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The company builds an AI-powered "personal sweat index" for users that adjusts the expected results based on factors like their demographic background and the ambient temperature.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
He blinks and adjusts his glasses, and then he breaks into one of those face-lighting Simon grins.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
The cybersecurity company posted adjusted earnings of $1.19 a share on revenue of $898.2 million, beating Wall Street expectations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tyson Foods now expects its beef segment to post an adjusted operating loss of $625 million to $775 million for the fiscal year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
It forecast adjusted earnings per share of $1.65 to $1.80 for that period, below estimates for $1.83.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
The adjusted approach amounts to an acknowledgement that elements of the previous strategy fell short, while retaining the principles that have enabled Chelsea to generate significant transfer profits.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Glory adjusted her hat, but she did not doubt him.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
There were early signs Andrews' organ was being rejected by the immune system, but that was successfully treated by adjusting his medication.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
But the solution requires more than adjusting the federal-funds rate upward or downward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
As the Phillies fight for a playoff spot, Fuld is adjusting to his new life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Last month, Canada's central bank said the economy was "showing signs of improving," noting that some businesses were adjusting to US protectionism, including by finding new customers abroad.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Beto tasted pineapple but focused on adjusting the scarecrow’s arms under the sheet.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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