adopted
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But it was clear at the time it was adopted that it did not empower “the justices of the court to supplement or supplant the Governor’s executive clemency authority.”
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
After 11 years—and 11 children birthed, adopted or fostered—it’s her turn to come first professionally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
To project what would happen if the entire United States adopted permanent daylight saving time, they assumed students would generally be leaving for school at around 8 a.m.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
At COP30 in Brazil last year, countries adopted a final agreement that included a call for efforts to triple adaptation finance by 2035.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Unfortunately for you, but fortunately for him, he was adopted today. He’s going home tomorrow.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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