adaption
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The findings were published in the journal Science Advances in the paper, "Pseudomonads associated to salt-stressed plants facilitate stress adaption of soybean through enhanced lignin biosynthesis."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
The show's producers, Chris Harper and Sonia Friedman, say the adaption stays loyal to Larson's music.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
It also owns formats for “Shark Tank,” and “90 Day Fiancé,” and an upcoming adaption of the board game, Clue.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 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
They laughed at his industry, but would have been immensely interested could they have examined at close hand the Crossbill's beak and its singular adaption to just this task.
From The Adventures of Bobby Orde by Brehm, Worth
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