Darwinian
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It’s clear why a builder might want to sort gravel by size, but how does nature decide which features to select in Darwinian evolution?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“And we’ll now, in my judgment, go through a Darwinian moment,” Golub said.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
The show, imported to the U.S. by Burnett, took the voyeurism of “The Real World” and added an element of Darwinian competition that other shows, including “The Challenge,” immediately tried to replicate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025
He has warned that European carmakers are in a "Darwinian" struggle with their Chinese rivals, something that is likely to have social consequences as they pare back costs in an effort to compete.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2024
It is a Darwinian struggle, in which only the most fit or adaptable survive.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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