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to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Longduoduo continues to focus on improving its operations and adjusting its operational policies in response to the economic environment.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
MiNK's management is actively monitoring its liquidity position and adjusting spending to preserve cash, while seeking additional funding through partnerships and other financing options.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
This might involve tweaking your KPIs, adjusting your technology stack or refining your collaboration processes.
—Lance Tyson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Profit taking, adjusting positions going into earnings season, and the looming US Presidential election weighed on sentiment offshore as popular growth stocks and sectors underperformed.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
These include eliminating certain taxes and adjusting how state funds can be spent.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
Regularly adjusting your strategic plan helps your company stay alert and responsive to changing conditions and helps keep innovation positive financially.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Longduoduo continues to focus on improving its operations and adjusting its operational policies in response to the economic environment.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
MiNK's management is actively monitoring its liquidity position and adjusting spending to preserve cash, while seeking additional funding through partnerships and other financing options.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
This might involve tweaking your KPIs, adjusting your technology stack or refining your collaboration processes.
—Lance Tyson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Profit taking, adjusting positions going into earnings season, and the looming US Presidential election weighed on sentiment offshore as popular growth stocks and sectors underperformed.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
These include eliminating certain taxes and adjusting how state funds can be spent.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
Regularly adjusting your strategic plan helps your company stay alert and responsive to changing conditions and helps keep innovation positive financially.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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