adapted

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As early animals adapted to new habitats and new reproductive strategies, species diversification accelerated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"It isn't acceptable that things like head injury assessment protocols in rugby are largely based on data from men and then slightly adapted for women," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This essay is adapted from JD Vance’s new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, to be published by Harper on June 16.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Analyzing performance after 2020 reveals a clear divergence between companies that adapted successfully and those that did not.”

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

She adapted herself to the split-second rhythm of the New Yorker going to and from work.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith