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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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He said the firm would adopt tough policies to tackle insider trading.

From MarketWatch

“Many institutions and communities lack the skills, guidance, or capacity to adopt AI responsibly and effectively,” it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Goodell pointed out that the rule "is not a hiring mandate," and that it has been adopted in industries "far beyond football, far beyond the United States" to hire "bring in better talent."

From Barron's

But even if the legislation is adopted, questions remain over whether it could be enforced.

From Barron's

It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch