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Such provisions will likely be adopted first in more conservative parts of the country, Fischer said.

From Salon

On one occasion I forgot to wear the fake glasses I had adopted as a partial disguise.

From BBC

The writer added that Watson's recent declaratons of love marked a "change of tack I suspect she's adopted because she's noticed full-throated condemnation of me is no longer quite as fashionable as it was".

From BBC

Kennedy has now adopted the same techniques not only for his anti-vaccine crusade, but also to attack health care that is vital for pregnant women.

From Salon

He was among five horses, four dogs, six puppies, 45 hens and roosters that were adopted by either Riverside County rescue partners or private adopters, according Sgt.

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