adapted

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Fast facts: Nolan, the Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” adapted Homer’s epic poem for the big screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The series is based on the 1957 book "The Executioners" by John D. MacDonald, which was adapted into two films, one in 1962 and the other in 1991.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

What stands out to you about his process versus then working with your husband, David E. Kelley, also a prolific writer, who adapted “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Like everyone else in Banda, Yadav had adapted.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Like Darwin’s finches, the mechanical birds had begun to differentiate themselves, branching into distinct species adapted for success in particular environments.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly