tinkered
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Others may have tinkered with edge lines before Dorr, but he used his influence to make them part of everyday life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Along the way, he tinkered with classical music on 1991's Liverpool Oratorio and released a series of dance albums as The Fireman.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Then he went straight to the lab, tinkered, and won the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
The Badgers made seven of 11 three-pointers on the way to building a 20-point lead midway through the first half as Cronin continually tinkered with his lineup, trying to find a winning combination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
He tinkered with his draft for a further quarter of an hour, then threaded in new sheets and typed up a fair copy.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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