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Fought extinction (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adapted

(Other definitions for adapted that I've seen before include "Became adjusted" , "Changed to suit anoter purpose" , "Adjusted to new conditions" , "Changed to suit another purpose" , "Changed for a particular purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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