adapt
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Because of the relentless schedule between September and March, such signings have mainly relied on analysis sessions rather than physical work to adapt to the intensity, detail and structure of life under Howe.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
This chronic inflammation can interfere with memory, thinking, and the brain's ability to adapt to new situations.
From Science Daily • May 26, 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
Lilya, Katya, Raisa, and Mariya had to adapt quickly to their new surroundings, and they also had to prove that they were capable of flying with the men of the 437th.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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