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But by 1993, the market had readjusted: Catalogs were exhausted, new recordings were expensive to produce, and sales began to steeply decline.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2017

Tottenham had readjusted to Aaron Lennon's pre-match sickness by switching Gareth Bale to the right, with Luka Modric narrow on the left and Jermaine Jenas introduced in midfield.

From The Guardian • Apr. 6, 2011

Meanwhile the military-looking man had readjusted his eye-glasses and was holding the sheets of a closely written letter to the light.

From The Rosary by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)

During this colloquy the lady had readjusted her hat; and she drew her husband away, saying: "Come, my dear; as monsieur did it accidentally, let's accept his apologies."

From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Kock, Charles Paul de

Within three days she had readjusted her household.

From A Bed of Roses by George, Walter Lionel