- present participle of adopt.
adopting
Example Sentences
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I think it was essential for you to be able to manage the inquiry without adopting the victim role.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Extreme Makeover” had also been airing since 2002, showing ordinary men and women undergoing plastic surgery, receiving style makeovers and adopting fitness routines.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
In a follow-up March 17 meeting, she was the only vote against adopting the ballot language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
There are still serious disputes to resolve however, including mechanisms for adopting a treaty and amending it in the future.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Not that I would have any objections to Hiroshi and Mayumi adopting me, if it weren't such a completely ridiculous thought.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
