As Charles Darwin put it, the species that survive are not the most intelligent or strongest but those most adaptable to change.

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It is the one that is most adaptable to change.

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One answer, suggests the green paper, is for Britain's forces to become more adaptable, able to change structure and equipment more quickly.

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Businesses need to build an adaptable model that can change with the times, and continuously re-evaluate their model to stay ahead of the curve.

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Many professional women can find themselves carrying several outfits in their bag to accommodate a clothing change for a night out, so adaptable clothes that can be adjusted to fit with different occasions could be a useful alternative to lugging a number of items around all day.

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