adaptable
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Beth Goldstein, a footwear- and accessories-industry advisor at Circana, said that flats go well with other clothing and are more adaptable than sandals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Gruel talks Kennedy through the mixture, offering the kind of loose, adaptable instruction home cooks have received from television chefs for decades.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Mosquitoes “are always going to find a way to outwit us; it is amazing how variable they are, and because they’re so adaptable, they are unpredictable,” he said.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
And recently, Iran has been using it in complex attacks, proving itself to be an adaptable adversary for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Professionals are positive, action oriented, opened minded, poised, adaptable, respectful, self-regulated, empathic, organized, prepared, and collaborative.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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