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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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Tom believes he was called by God to adopt two children, Emily and Ethan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In April, a senior official said in Beijing that China plans to offer free courses for skilled workers and training programs for college graduates this year to help them adopt AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The reforms will see the region adopt a system similar to those already in place in countries such as Australia, the United States and the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Alabama wanted the court to adopt a theory that would allow states to weigh multiple IQ scores any way they wanted to get above 70.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

I notice Autumn adopt a look that I have seen a couple of times in the pet store.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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