adopt

Example Sentences

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When their demands were not met, they adopted a "go-slow" protest and occupied the mine to prevent management from locking them out, NAN reports.

From BBC

The budget is expected to include targeted support for low-income households, measures to ease cost pressures for businesses, as well as initiatives to help firms adopt AI and expand overseas, said Maybank Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal

There, an athlete can adopt a houseplant for the duration of his or her stay, nurturing it for a couple weeks before it’s donated to a local charity, perhaps for auction.

From Los Angeles Times

"Once the legislation is adopted, the digital euro standards can be finalised and made available," Cipollone said.

From Barron's

He has adopted the hat and flag of Luffy, the main character in the Japanese anime series One Piece, which has featured in recent youth protests in Asia.

From BBC