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
Erivo said she hopes Stoker would like this adaption and explained why she chose to take on the role.
From BBC • Feb. 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
Powell and Waldron knew they wanted to take a stab at turning Manning’s sketch into a scripted series when Omaha Productions began exploring adaption options.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025
So the result of the convention was to be determined by the adaption or rejection of what was called the unit rule.
From Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 by Hoar, George Frisbie
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