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adaptable

[uh-dap-tuh-buhl] / əˈdæp tə bəl /


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With the hotel motto being “stay by your own rules,” Rudolph says it was important for them to make the rooms adaptable to each guest’s needs and to prioritize comfort.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

This is going to be painful in ways that you can’t foresee, but if you remain adaptable and empathetic, you could be embarking on an illuminating chapter of your life.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The lagged effects of the conflict continue to pose a headwind, with policymakers noting that while large businesses have proven more adaptable than anticipated, smaller ones continue to struggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

By designing particles that interlock in a similar way to staples, they hope to create materials that are strong, adaptable, and potentially recyclable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Any candid observer of American racial history must acknowledge that racism is highly adaptable.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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