adjust
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He recommended potential cat owners to choose a pet that would "thrive within the environment and lifestyle you can offer rather than attempting to force the cat to adjust".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“Pricing across consumer products tends to adjust with a lag, reflecting hedging practices and inventory cycles,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy with Saxo Bank, in a note published this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The team hopes to automate this process by adding computer vision and AI systems that can analyze surroundings and adjust the material in real time.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
They can adjust taxes, change benefits, restructure obligations, and crucially, borrow over long time horizons.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Ms. Zelda bent over low to adjust Nancy's hemline.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.