as in adjustments
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Yet farmers have been hesitant to switch to regenerative farming techniques that, among other adjustments, include putting a stop to over-tilling, which can cause damage to soil structure.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026 -
These small adjustments can significantly improve a child’s comfort, confidence and academic participation.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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And none of this addresses the solid anime adaptations of games such as Pokémon and Street Fighter itself.—
Mike Drucker,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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How Nike defines the industry On top of innovating for track and field athletes, Bowerman’s work led to technological adaptations in sporting gear that can be seen across disciplines.—
Hannarose McGuinness,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who’s read 19th century novels or watched their screen adaptions knows that ballroom dance scenes tend to be loaded with drama, social jockeying and, above all, romantic intrigue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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