adopt
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Analysts predict Nvidia’s Arm-based chip could prompt rivals like AMD to adopt Arm designs, though strong CPU demand is expected for both x86 and Arm.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Tom believes he was called by God to adopt two children, Emily and Ethan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
The requirement for broadcasters to adopt ever-increasing protection measures to fulfil their duty of care to contestants "is evidence of the growing risks they are trying, and too often failing, to mitigate", he said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Poppy translated, “They’re ready to adopt you. See? I told you. Get set for a long day.”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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