adaptation
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Transforming a land-based fighting force with a history of slow technological adaptation into a nimble organization that makes the most of new innovations has been difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Of all the tawdry delights in “Verity” — Michael Showalter’s adaptation of bestselling author Colleen Hoover’s massively popular psychological thriller — the best and most unexpected is how well the film hides its secrets.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
In the TV adaptation, Carrie has been raised behind closed doors by her paranoid father and deeply religious mother, and only enters school after a tragedy reveals her existence to authorities.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Vysotsky said Ukrainians "understand the sensitivity of certain segments for European farmers" and were open to "substantive discussions about adaptation periods, the scale of market access and safeguard mechanisms".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Production of the film adaptation brought Gregory Peck to town for the infamous courtroom scenes; his performance won him an Academy Award.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
This group is dedicated to studying the physiological, metabolic, and biomolecular adaptations induced by physical exercise and sports.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Still, of the Colleen Hoover adaptations so far, “Verity” is easily the best and most stylish of them all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Ordinarily, adaptations of classic novels—or movies—not only necessitate updates and alterations: They tell us why we’re here—why remake an oft-told tale, if there’s nothing new to say?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Over 17 years and thousands of poor reviews, Anderson’s adaptations of the beloved Capcom survival-horror video game series became somewhat famous for pissing off critics and diehard game fans alike.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The many wild plants with such adaptations include wheat, barley, peas, flax, and sunflowers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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