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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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Some defense contractors involved in NGC2 said the Army has moved relatively quickly, reflecting an urgency to adapt as drones in Ukraine and the Middle East rapidly reshape modern warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

It also highlighted a financing gap, with developing countries needing US$310-US$365 billion to adapt, yet having only US$26 billion in adaptation finance available in 2023.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The results suggest that the approach could potentially adapt as generative AI technology continues to evolve.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

This amendment would give City Council the flexibility to set higher limits to add density in order to adapt to a growing population.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

My eyes can’t adapt, and I see nothing at first.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Haydn Parry: It will be interesting to see how wide receiver Carnell Tate, fourth overall pick by Tennessee, adapts among the big boys.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Or, if you prefer superheroes: HBO’s new show adapts DC’s Green Lantern comics, but the series offers more than just your typical superhero fare.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026

Not for our news media anything resembling the real story—bumpy, unhappy trade-offs as humanity adapts to a new bug.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Randolph said it’s a testament to how quickly Wallace adapts and learns in a new environment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

"He adapts himself very well to things. He really does. I mean he really knows how to adapt himself."

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger

Exercises can also be adapted for people with joint pain or long-term conditions, and support from qualified professionals can help ensure training is safe and appropriate.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

This article is adapted from a 2025 lecture at Antonin Scalia Law School.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

With the construction of homes, stadiums and other buildings throughout the county, bats have adapted to roosting in spaces such as the eaves of homes or in crawl spaces, Curti said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Only specially adapted vessels, or those carrying almost no cargo, can navigate such low waters.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

We earthlings are supremely well adapted to the environment of the Earth because we grew up here.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Insurers are adapting to shifting market conditions with aggressive cost-cutting measures.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

The company is also adapting to how and where consumers shop, working with ChatGPT and other AI platforms on everything from advertising to instant checkout options available inside the chatbots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Prof Richard Wilding, an expert in supply chain strategy, tells me not to be "overly worried" as global shipping professionals are adapting all the time but to be prepared to buy different products if needed.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

In the spring of 2022, Hamm approached Ryan, the creator of TV thrillers like “The Shield” and “The Night Agent,” with the idea of adapting the “American Hostage” podcast into a miniseries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The immediate appeal of Lamarck’s idea was that it offered a reassuring story of progress: all animals were progressively adapting to their environments, and thus progressively slouching along an evolutionary ladder toward perfection.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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