as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
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Noun
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These ideas range from practical adjustments to sweeping theoretical shifts.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025 -
And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But much of the chatter was also about his new look: Elordi showcased a serious set of sideburns, likely grown for his next part as the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in director Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film. COMPLETE WINNERS LIST BELOW An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Now called the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, officials said the rebrand reflects the chamber’s adaption to the city’s growth and its commitment to serving local nonprofit and business needs.—
Sofia Joucovsky,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Much of that shift has been fueled by a combination of multisensory production design and, more significantly, the adaption of popular horror franchises into haunted houses.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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