adopt

Example Sentences

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It was the child she adopted - the sister of the boy she had made part of her family the year before.

From BBC

The story goes that the Nawab caught a whiff of the aromas emanating from the pots, demanded a taste and the Dum technique was officially adopted in his kitchens.

From BBC

Australia became a full member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, adopted its definition of antisemitism, increased funding for Holocaust museums, enhanced security for Jewish communities nationwide and recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

From The Wall Street Journal

Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life in recent years and is increasingly being adopted by businesses and the public sector.

From BBC

According to the Welsh government review, the aim of the act was to "protect children's rights whilst adopting an educating and preventative approach which avoids criminalising parents".

From BBC