adjust

Example Sentences

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“There is a small chance that my helicopter won’t be able to have a sauna in it just because apparently some kids want dental work or something,” said the woman, as she adjusted her tiara.

From Los Angeles Times

Plenty of incumbents are likely to survive and even thrive as corporate America embraces the wave, they say, particularly those able to adjust their business models to meet the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its appearance, mechanical behavior, surface texture, and ability to change shape can all be adjusted when the material is exposed to external triggers such as heat, solvents, or physical stress.

From Science Daily

She adjusted his overalls, lifted him, and stood him on the floor.

From Literature

But excluding nonrecurring items, such as restructuring charges and litigation expenses, adjusted net income was $37 million, and earnings per share were 9 cents.

From MarketWatch