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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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They can also strengthen ecosystem resilience and help landscapes adapt to climate change.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

According to the NHS, there is no cure for FND but it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

But Harry accused William of not doing enough to help Meghan adapt to life in the royal family.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Planners had said the training would include exercises to adapt to North Korea’s evolving capabilities, such as incorporating exercises to counter drones and GPS disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

If white sharks were heading north, what if humans had to adapt?

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

By studying how the brain responds and adapts during treatment, they hoped to uncover biological targets that could eventually lead to more effective obesity therapies.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

Chelsea, Mudryk and his representatives have entered an initial two-week assessment period to evaluate how he adapts to life back in an elite football environment.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Randolph said it’s a testament to how quickly Wallace adapts and learns in a new environment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

The Battle of the Atlantic showed that victory often goes to the side that adapts faster.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Against these carcinogens which his own activities had created man had no protection, for even as his biological heritage has evolved slowly, so it adapts slowly to new conditions.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Instead, the researchers suggest that allowing natural ecological processes to unfold can restore biodiversity while also preserving the genetic diversity of plants already adapted to the local area.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

New Keynesians like Mankiw adapted the Keynesian model to include this expectations phenomenon, while maintaining that prices and wages in the real world adjust slowly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Her inquest was told Lomas was flying an adapted microlight in Jordan on 15 July 2024 when it veered off a road after landing and crashed into a large rock.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Unlike the British, from whom the America’s founders adapted impeachment, the Framers wrote a definition of impeachable conduct into the Constitution—“treason, bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

She adapted herself to the split-second rhythm of the New Yorker going to and from work.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

"I actually think that what we are seeing is because our bodies are not adapting," Dr Bierwirth said.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

Regardless of the record-breaking deadline of Sept. 6, he’s adapting to a new “finish plan” and shared this truth for us all: “Together we will conquer this seemingly impossible task.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Ukrainian troops have become expert in drone warfare over nearly 4½ years of fighting Russia, with operators and their support troops now skilled at continually repairing and adapting drones.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Once used to defend Britain's shores against Napoleonic France, the Ordnance Survey's detailed maps are now essential for tracking and adapting to climate change.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Maybe, the way his voice had changed ... or maybe it was just Kronos adapting to his new form.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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