adapt

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The story by William Golding, about young boys stranded on an island who descend into bloody chaos, left a "profound scar" on Thorne and, years later, he's adapting it into a four-part BBC series.

From BBC

His work at MI5 and MI6 went on to inspire a further 25 books with many of them, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Little Drummer Girl, adapted for screen.

From BBC

"We inherited a country which was completely destroyed and we're working on laws to renew and adapt a new country - so it's taking time."

From BBC

"We have to adapt to what the children want."

From Barron's

Despite the uncertainty, families, businesses and community members remain committed to adapting and persevering in the new normal.

From BBC