Example Sentences

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The country's National Congress, for example, adjusts its schedule around match times: sessions aren't held during games, and working hours are shortened so people can watch.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Instead of focusing only on immune switches, they are studying how the body adjusts the strength of inflammation by controlling the release and buildup of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“A hotel or car rental agency adjusts for what they estimated for incidentals,” the bank adds.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Billings, which adjusts revenue to include changes in deferred revenue, jumped 31% from a year ago to $2.09 billion.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I arm my bow with two arrows and Finnick adjusts the trident in his hand.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins