adapted

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The many, and voluminous, novels of Elizabeth George are being adapted in “Lynley,” a new series that has its charms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He has adapted so he can dominate and stay ahead of a game that has always been chasing him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

A University of Minnesota scientist, Jian-Ping Wang, cracked it a decade ago by using techniques adapted from semiconductor manufacturing to make an ultrathin film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“Yeah, somehow they’ve adapted to the strange American custom of arriving when asked.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed