adapt
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They were struggling, initially, to adapt to her new style which demands lots of possession, an attacking mindset and high-risk football.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Some experts believe that courts could adapt legal doctrine to address malfeasance by A.I., much as they once found a way to convict companies, not just individuals, for crimes.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026
Observing changes in nuclear shape and migration patterns after weeks of exposure provided evidence that glioblastoma cells can adapt to their mechanical environment in lasting ways.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
And Rodgers, who would have preferred more time to adapt to the time difference, wished the Steelers had done the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Without an ability to compose fiction, Neanderthals were unable to cooperate effectively in large numbers, nor could they adapt their social behaviour to rapidly changing challenges.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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"The kind of person who misses a flight and, instead of panicking, calmly adapts to the situation. This person may still feel stressed, but they're better able to manage it through psychological flexibility."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Mike Flanagan adapts the Stephen King book into an eight-part series, starring an impressive Summer H. Howell and cannily updated to the present day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Regular coffee drinkers become less sensitive to caffeine as the body adapts to the presence of the chemical.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
She runs away to a place where she adapts quickly to the creatures around her, and learns how to feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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
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The spokesperson said they were grateful for the "understanding and support" shown as the event was adapted to the forecast conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
“With many of the top overall contenders in the adapted category this year, past short-film winner Martin McDonagh could finally earn his first Oscar for a feature,” writes Dave Karger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Anyone vigilant about spoilers has adapted their own methods of avoiding them.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
When the cells were subsequently examined using the chip, those that had adapted to the viscous environment traveled faster and covered greater distances than untreated control cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Animals too are adapted to latitude-related features of climate.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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"For centuries, Oxford Street has reinvented itself, adapting to changing times and helping shape British culture along the way," he added, saying the move would "revitalise" the road and make the capital "greener".
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Mortonson said the AI cycle will be unlike anything ever seen before, because the infrastructure build-out for companies adapting to that will run probably through 2030.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Bradford Council said the fund would provide practical support to help businesses remain competitive while adapting to new vehicle technologies.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The company was behind its competitors in recognizing the weak trends and adapting its marketing strategy, Cavanagh says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
He was hinting here, in print, about the transmutation of species, about how new species were created, by adapting to their surroundings, by the means of natural selection.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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