adaptable

Example Sentences

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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

“Israelis are very adaptable, everyone’s just doing what they can within the reaches of their own sanity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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

“Compared to other defectors, he was a fast learner and highly adaptable to culture shock,” said Lee Yong-koo, a team leader there.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden