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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Anita Asante: It will take time for Liverpool to adapt to Iraola's style, which is closer to Jurgen Klopp's.

From BBC Aug. 20, 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

That way, you’d know those expenses were covered and you’d be able to adapt the rest of your spending around that.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

But America's ideals remain strong or adapt and get stronger.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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

It may also depend on how the brain controls, redirects, or adapts its response to that pathology.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 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 side that adapts faster imposes costs on its enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

"He adapts himself very well to things. He really does. I mean he really knows how to adapt himself."

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger

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

The writers adapted the character to suit Reynolds’ strengths and personality, which is something Sudeikis says they’ve always done for the cast.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Sellers have adapted accordingly, she added, placing greater emphasis in listings on features linked to summer comfort such as air conditioning and shutters.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

"There are ideas out there like the paleo diet, which is adapted to the Paleolithic environment and says we're not suited to eat foods that come post-domestication," she said.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

“What I want to say is that I admire how you children have taken all of this in stride. You have adapted impressively to this unusual place.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

But the continent can reduce the harm by better adapting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

"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

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

It’s too dark, and my eyes are having trouble adapting.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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