- present participle of adopt.
adopting
Example Sentences
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"The challenges of adopting it are the same as adopting any change in Japanese firms. This is why AI use is still quite limited and cautious, especially in the workplace."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
More police forces are adopting A.I. facial scanners; the tech is being piloted in schools, buses, and stores as well.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Though businesses are increasingly adopting the technology, too few are covering potential risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Job postings reveal studios are quietly adopting AI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
They had no way of knowing that there were foster parents and adopting parents who were kind and loving and generous and forgiving.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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