adaption
Britishnoun
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Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow signed on to produce and star in the film adaption of “Strangers” for Netflix, after a massive bidding war.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Overall, this study highlights the potential for phage research aboard the ISS to reveal new insights into microbial adaption, with potential relevance to both space exploration and human health.
From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026
The writer of Oscar-tipped movie Hamnet has said she always saw Paul Mescal taking on the role of Shakespeare in the film adaption.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
This fall, Jones will appear in the highly anticipated adaption of Stephen King’s “The Running Man” alongside Glen Powell.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
Only four opposed fingers flexed the hands, but the dome-shaped heads and golden eyes screamed intelligence as loudly as the bodies shouted adaption to an aquatic environment.
From Join Our Gang? by Lanier, Sterling E.
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