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In Gothenburg, Sweden, for instance, Melt & Marble is tinkering with yeast cells to generate specific fats.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

At the end of the day, boosting this age group is tinkering around the edges, while other priorities are far more urgent.

From Washington Post • May 25, 2022

Clayton Kershaw is tinkering with a changeup again.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2022

Head coach Mike Sullivan is tinkering to see how the rest of the pieces fit, and three games against New Jersey provided little clarity.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2021

His other occupation is tinkering; and he is ingenious at mending fiddles, and making cases, &c.

From A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies by Hoyland, John