Example Sentences

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Now that home prices have adjusted, buyers and sellers can more easily come to terms.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

To reduce these risky run ins, cougars have adjusted by targeting smaller animals, which helps them avoid crossing paths with wolf packs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

They have adjusted their grocery shopping at times to avoid price spikes for beef and other items, but more out of prudence than a need to budget, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Although students have adjusted well to the rules, some initially feared the school could use Opal to peer into their phone screens, said junior Charlotte Im, another student council member who tested Opal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

I can only see her in silhouette and even then only after my eyes have adjusted to the light.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen