Example Sentences

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She said businesses were adjusting to tariffs, uncertain conditions and AI, and that most of the new jobs were in health care which is regularly hiring as the American population ages.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

The family were adjusting to their new surroundings and she said she felt a sense of optimism that early afternoon in July 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

They praised the heroics of the staffers who ushered them to safety and said they were adjusting to new surroundings, but unsure whether this was a stopover or their new permanent home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2025

Dr. Massey thrust himself into supporting Black students at a time when colleges around the country were adjusting to court-ordered integration.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2024

Anya’s eyes were adjusting to the near pitch-darkness of the bag.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack