Adjust
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Some could not adjust their tactics to combat the undead, some could not handle the societal and national pressures of the situation, and some were just flat-out incompetent.
Source: Literature / World War Z - Swarmfire holds 20 darts, Speedswarm 10, and while these larger revolvers are motorized, the Snapfire 8 is a variable-pressure double-action with a dial at the base of the handle to adjust the tension of the plunger.
Source: Toys / NERF Brand
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