adjust
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Even after you’ve gotten everything organized, you should expect to revisit the plan and adjust as necessary.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Epigenetic mechanisms can adjust how strongly genes are turned on or off without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
"We need to examine whether the protocol is still appropriate and how we might want to adjust it."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“The beauty of that is that a student almost has a one-on-one tutor,” McMahon said, explaining that AI programs can adjust instruction based on how quickly individual students are learning.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
The room was pitch-black, and I crouched, waiting for my eyes to adjust.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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
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
Homeowners can also expect AI that adjusts home temperatures by anticipating occupants’ activities, says Malkawi, and heating and cooling systems may even be talking to your neighbors’ systems, to maximize communitywide energy efficiency, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
She adjusts her glasses up on her face and swings her backpack onto her lap.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
For the third quarter, the company is forecasting a 5% to 2.5% sales decline and adjusted earnings per share of 7 cents to 12 cents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Stripping out certain one-time items, adjusted per-share earnings were 62 cents, ahead of the 24 cents anticipated by analysts, according to FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Smucker raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after posting higher-than-expected adjusted earnings and sales in the latest quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The transaction is expected to be roughly 35% accretive to adjusted per-share earnings next year, inclusive of about $280 million in anticipated net expense synergies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
After a while, Cat adjusted to his speed and they reached a steady pace.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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
Looking ahead: “There are few signs that consumer spending is wavering,” said chief economist Richard Moody of Regions Financial, “even adjusting for the effects of higher prices.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
"It was quite hard work, adjusting to life on the farm, we also had the worst winter that year when we moved back, I don't think it stopped raining for about four months," Joe said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Look, I know I’m late,” he said quickly at her appraisal, needlessly adjusting the collar of his shirt and making a futile attempt at raking his hair back into place.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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