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  • present participle of adapt.
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adapting



NOUN
preparing
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In adapting the premise for TV, series creator Nick Antosca dilutes the movies’ naked menace by pouring reasonable doubt into both Max’s profile and that of the Bowdens, the married lawyers behind his downfall.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

In a statement, Supt Owen Renowden, the Met's hate crime lead, said: "We're adapting our approach to improve both the speed and quality of our response, while strengthening outcomes for victims."

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem noted that while uncertainty surrounding "US trade policy continues to be a headwind, consumers have been resilient and businesses are adapting."

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Locals are adapting too—investing in pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, investing in military strength to deter Iranian attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

But Coleridge-Taylor had previous experience of adapting African- American folk times.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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