adapt
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"I can't adapt," she added while adjusting her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh glare of the sun.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
After they left the water in the distant past, osteoderms may have helped animals adapt to terrestrial life.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
"The solutions already exist, and proven technologies are available now to help the UK adapt effectively. With the right decisions and actions, we can protect the people and the places we love," she said.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
So they flew to Italy to meet with people at Scuderia Ferrari, who helped them adapt the functions of a race team to an emergency room.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Ben reads: "American principles, freedom, democracy, and justice for all, withstand the test of time. History changes. Relationships between Americans change. But America's ideals remain strong or adapt and get stronger."
From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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