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[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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For their part, the mass-market carmaker's executives say they are trying to adapt to the "reality" of stiff global competition.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

They and the other dinosaurs — a T. rex, an armored ankylosaurus, a sight-gag-worthy giant snake — adapt to the 20th century as comfortably as coyotes, skulking through backyards in search of prey.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

It's not simply the charisma and tactical intelligence that made him a global managerial icon, but the ability to adapt.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Chief Executive Curtis Campbell said the results reflect improvements in the mix of H&R Block’s client base and evidence that testing and experimentation is accelerating the company’s ability to learn, adapt and scale.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

We figure out how to cope, how to adapt, and eventually things do get back to normal.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

Chelsea, Mudryk and his representatives have entered an initial two-week assessment period to evaluate how he adapts to life back in an elite football environment.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

"This knowledge can help to better understand and recognize mental health problems in mothers. It is important that we understand how the brain adapts to motherhood."

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

The Battle of the Atlantic showed that victory often goes to the side that adapts faster.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Produced by the brilliant team behind “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell and RuPaul himself — “Stop! That! Train!” adapts the humor of the Emmy-winning reality show for the big screen.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

The reasons and justifications change over time, as each new caste system reflects and adapts to changes in the social, political, and economic context.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

It has now been adapted for Netflix and is in the top 10 of the platform's most streamed series in more than 60 countries, reaching number two in the United States.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Sellers have adapted accordingly, she added, placing greater emphasis in listings on features linked to summer comfort such as air conditioning and shutters.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The “Game of Thrones” prequel, adapted from George R.R.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

"There are ideas out there like the paleo diet, which is adapted to the Paleolithic environment and says we're not suited to eat foods that come post-domestication," she said.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

Instead, we find two sets of African crops whose wild ancestors occur just south of the Sahara, and which are adapted to summer rains and less seasonal variation in day length.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

But some Arctic and sub-Arctic operators are betting the tech can still pay off—even if it means adapting their businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

"I actually think that what we are seeing is because our bodies are not adapting," Dr Bierwirth said.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

Regardless of the record-breaking deadline of Sept. 6, he’s adapting to a new “finish plan” and shared this truth for us all: “Together we will conquer this seemingly impossible task.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Once used to defend Britain's shores against Napoleonic France, the Ordnance Survey's detailed maps are now essential for tracking and adapting to climate change.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

It was the time of adapting to unthinking obedience, of learning to carry bedpans in a stack, and remembering a fundamental rule: never walk up a ward without bringing something back.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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