geared
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As birthrates fell from 2007 levels, the company in the 2010s began focusing more on offerings geared toward “big kids,” and predicted bigger discounting in the baby segment.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
"Social norms are geared up that women are well behaved, they don't swear, you don't break anything."
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
It’s easy to dismiss “The Devils” as a rerelease geared toward older cinephiles.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
As for the quality of Venezuelan oil, it doesn’t measure up to what most American refineries are geared for and typically trades at a discount to other formulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
I’m not sure if the gesture is geared toward me or the clerk.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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