adaptable

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Yet from that point on, he proved to be remarkably adaptable, maintaining his livelihood as a painter through religious and political turmoil aplenty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While historians often portray Cromwell as “a hypocrite or a double-dealer,” here he’s a dexterous politician, a pragmatic and adaptable leader who “could ride two horses at once, while advancing three agendas.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

"But it is interesting to note that the more adaptable pinks have proven less popular than we might have assumed, and green and red varieties negligible, highlighting the importance in maintaining cultivated diversity in gardens."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

We stay adaptable through yearly retreats, often at Pixar, to reassess our strategy and think creatively about the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Long before the age of man, insects inhabited the earth — a group of extraordinarily varied and adaptable beings.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson