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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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This chronic inflammation can interfere with memory, thinking, and the brain's ability to adapt to new situations.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"I can't adapt," she added while adjusting her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh glare of the sun.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

He said the current political moment “can feel like a pressure cooker,” but Californians will “continue to adapt and overcome and be resilient, just as they always have been.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Suzy Welch, author and professor at New York University Stern School of Business, explains how job seekers can survive in and adapt to the changing landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“What few humans remain have taken to higher ground, and only those who can adapt will survive. The question you must ask yourself is...will you be one of them?”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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