adaptation
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Kani’s best-known performance in “‘Master Harold’” is as the younger employee, Willie, in the 1984 film adaptation co-starring Matthew Broderick and Zakes Mokae.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Catherine Laga’aia, the star of the live-action adaptation of "Moana", will be recognized as the Breakthrough Star of the Year.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
An HBO TV adaptation of the hit book series is currently in production, and while the majority of the new cast has been announced, the role of Voldemort has not yet been confirmed.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“There is a possibility that AI deployment will move faster than workforce adaptation to new job creation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The adaptation itself is, once one has realized that it must be there, easy to identify and, once identified, its importance is evident.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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