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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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“By the end of the process, I definitely felt ready to adapt myself. But in the beginning, there was just no way I would raise my hand for it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The people most at risk aren't necessarily those in jobs most threatened by AI, but rather the people who are least able to adapt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"We adapt in this part of the world," said Florence Boboye, of Lagos-based EV manufacturer Saglev.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The results confirmed that acetylcholine plays an essential role in helping the brain adapt when circumstances change.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s not the case for everyone, that’s for sure. But I find that the patients who have that sensation adapt much more quickly than those who don’t.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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