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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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“What the research tells us is a little more nuanced. You really want flexibility. You want a hormonal system that can adapt to the different demands of your life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The people most at risk aren't necessarily those in jobs most threatened by AI, but rather the people who are least able to adapt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"We adapt in this part of the world," said Florence Boboye, of Lagos-based EV manufacturer Saglev.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Multiple brain regions and chemical signaling systems work together to help animals and humans adapt to changing situations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

You never adapt to that, to that cloak of hot shame.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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