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adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /


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The boss will often adopt the guise that Weiss does, saying that the business needs to adapt to changing times, while offering little detail about what that means or what the new strategy looks like.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Sir Richard also spoke about the changing nature of warfare and the need to adapt.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As companies begin to implement AI, it’s important that workers of all ages learn these tools and adapt — whether they’re just starting their careers or nearing retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

People who had the skills and aptitudes to adapt to those forces did very well, and people who were affected more adversely did not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Moving to Newsome Park had made it possible for Katherine and her family to adapt quickly to life in Hampton Roads.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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