adjusted
adjective
ad·just·ed
ə-ˈjə-stəd 
1
: accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements
2
: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals
a well-adjusted schoolchild
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In May, the company reported an operating loss of $34 million and adjusted operating income of $3 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Florida landed in the bottom five states for all three categories, is the lowest for adjusted teacher salaries, and, as covered by the next category, has the highest percentage of underqualified teachers.
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Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
With the adjusted plan receiving its necessary rezoning approvals in May, the City Council needs to approve changes to the accompanying TIF district for the project to move forward.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
For its last quarter, RH posted a narrower-than-expected adjusted loss and a revenue beat.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Florida landed in the bottom five states for all three categories, is the lowest for adjusted teacher salaries, and, as covered by the next category, has the highest percentage of underqualified teachers.
—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
With the adjusted plan receiving its necessary rezoning approvals in May, the City Council needs to approve changes to the accompanying TIF district for the project to move forward.
—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
For its last quarter, RH posted a narrower-than-expected adjusted loss and a revenue beat.
—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjusted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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