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adaptable

[uh-dap-tuh-buhl] / əˈdæp tə bəl /


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Under the gaze of actress Rosario Dawson, pieces by designer Ermanno Daelli took on a rock and sexy edge, while remaining adaptable to many summer outfits.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

“The sets move incredibly fast, so as an actor you learn to be prepared, adaptable, and make strong choices quickly,” she said.

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026

A side previously questioned for their professionalism has appeared more mature and adaptable, though the build-up to the second Test was overshadowed an incident involving bowler Brydon Carse outside a nightclub in Derby.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Instead, it was a highly adaptable close relative of the puma, and populations living in the far north appear to have relied heavily on fish to survive in Arctic environments.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

“Compared to other defectors, he was a fast learner and highly adaptable to culture shock,” said Lee Yong-koo, a team leader there.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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