adjustable

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But a steepening yield curve is changing the math—and giving buyers significantly lower rates on adjustable loans than fixed.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

These microscopic pores act like adjustable valves, letting carbon dioxide enter the leaf for photosynthesis while allowing water vapor to escape into the air.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

A polytunnel for horticultural work features equipment with adjustable heights, to suit wheelchair users and smaller children.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

The 30-year adjustable mortgage rate is now about 5.5%, considerably lower than the 30-year fixed rate.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

The little space above the cap’s adjustable headband showed the buzzed hairline of his seamed neck.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides