adopted

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He added that the EU decision to loan Ukraine €90bn had been adopted by all 27 countries and must be implemented.

From BBC

Associates describe him as a man who prides himself on helping his adopted American homeland—and also in doing favors for others he can cash in on later.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Academy officially adopted the nickname in 1939 and the ceremony has been referred to as the Oscars ever since.

From BBC

Wright adopted Caravaggio’s lead white ground and midbrown overlay, as well as his flushed cheeks, pale necks and fleshy pink velvets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The slogan "Woman, life, freedom" echoes through the mountains – an old Kurdish demand adopted by recent protest movements in Iran.

From BBC