adaptation
Example Sentences
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The mission would see him conduct pioneering research spanning human physiology and musculoskeletal adaptation, how prosthetics perform in microgravity, and how people move and balance in space.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere and Katherine Waterson round out a top-notch cast in this adaptation of Eric Rochant’s brilliant French series “Le Bureau des Legendes.”
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Parsons, whose film is a feature-length adaptation of his liminal horror YouTube series by the same name, is simply too young, commenters have wagered.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
After considering that last point, another paraphrase comes to mind, an adaptation of Pogo’s famous line: “We have met the tech sector, and he is us.”
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
As the partners worked together on each adaptation, Welles taught him the techniques peculiar to radio.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing adaptation
"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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