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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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Americans expect A.I. to cause job losses and have been slower to adopt it than their peers in most other countries, while also not trusting their own government to regulate it.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

At the very least, the definition of lying must include speaking with the aim of causing one’s audience to adopt a falsehood.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

He said the state should adopt stronger rules to protect river flows so that salmon and other fish can recover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Surging energy prices around the world have forced many countries to adopt policy measures in response to the disruption to global fuel markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“But if they adopt you, they’ll fight to the death for you.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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