tinkering
Example Sentences
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Far from being a flawless machine, the body reads more like a patchwork of compromises shaped by millions of years of evolutionary tinkering.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Instead, she’s tinkering with the idea that Chicago might be her second city, a place where her artistic talents can fully blossom in a smaller market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Tuchel's team selections have been a mixture of tactical tinkering, working around injuries and managing minutes, as well as devising the formulas for England's progress.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
While we spend a great deal of time in the U.S. talking about fixing what’s wrong with healthcare, we often end up just tinkering around the edges rather than fundamentally changing things.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Eventually, the physicians gave up their tinkering and simply monitored Lincoln’s heartbeat, temperature, and breathing.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
