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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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Mulcahy has found that travel first produces a burst of happiness, which then goes on to build “psychological resilience”—the ability to handle stress, adapt to challenges and recover from setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

In the new study, researchers found evidence that these rare cells not only become more common in extremely old adults, but also continue to expand and adapt.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Mamdani floated the stores on the campaign trail as a part of his affordability agenda, arguing that subsidized supermarkets focused on cheap, healthy foods would help New Yorkers adapt to rapidly rising food costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Season two will adapt the second book in the series by JK Rowling, The Chamber of Secrets, which chronicle's Potter's second year at the magical school.

From BBC Aug. 24, 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

Chelsea, Mudryk and his representatives have entered an initial two-week assessment period to evaluate how he adapts to life back in an elite football environment.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

It may also depend on how the brain controls, redirects, or adapts its response to that pathology.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

The farm offers a lesson for America at 250: Institutions endure when each generation adapts them to present needs while preserving their essential framework and purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

This season adapts Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which is told from the perspective of Lestat, played by Reid, and transforms him into a touring musician.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

Against these carcinogens which his own activities had created man had no protection, for even as his biological heritage has evolved slowly, so it adapts slowly to new conditions.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

They damage our health, he asserts, because they have the hallmarks of an evolutionary mismatch—our bodies are not adapted to their long-term effects.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

DeLorenzo adapted the play himself for his production, which opened Saturday at the Odyssey Theatre, where he directed Ibsen’s “Ghosts” in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

I’d adapted when the Covid-19 pandemic closed our brick-and-mortar building and gave middle managers and commercial consultants more authority.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Marion Baeli's home is one of many across the UK being adapted for warmer - maybe even 40C - British summers.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Like all immigrants, Min Soo and Dae Hyun adapted as much as they were able.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

We’re definitely adapting it, but it’s just different.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Now working in strategy, Aderonmu often has to think on the go and says "adapting to each kind of situation" has been one of the biggest things she's learnt through work.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

But the continent can reduce the harm by better adapting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

"I actually think that what we are seeing is because our bodies are not adapting," Dr Bierwirth said.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

And he reminded her of how quickly she was adapting, his tone always calm, always consoling.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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