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adaptation

[ad-uhp-tay-shuhn] / ˌæd Ι™pˈteΙͺ ΚƒΙ™n /




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Last year, the novelist and television writer staffed the Netflix adaptation of “Assassin’s Creed,” which filmed in Rome.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

The book and the film — I consumed both and can report that Steven Spielberg’s adaptation is better — only instilled in me a deeper love and respect for sharks.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

In the TV adaptation, Carrie has been raised behind closed doors by her paranoid father and deeply religious mother, and only enters school after a tragedy reveals her existence to authorities.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

A UN report released in August found developing countries needed $310 billion-$365 billion to adapt, yet had only $26 billion in adaptation finance available in 2023.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The adaptation itself is, once one has realized that it must be there, easy to identify and, once identified, its importance is evident.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

These accolades came after he directed two comic-book adaptations for Hollywood studios: “Blade II” and “Hellboy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

This group is dedicated to studying the physiological, metabolic, and biomolecular adaptations induced by physical exercise and sports.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Mr. Barnett, who has written adaptations of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and “Rumpelstiltskin,” is clearly steeped in the grand tradition of fairy-tale villains getting their comeuppance without apology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Over 17 years and thousands of poor reviews, Anderson’s adaptations of the beloved Capcom survival-horror video game series became somewhat famous for pissing off critics and diehard game fans alike.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The many wild plants with such adaptations include wheat, barley, peas, flax, and sunflowers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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