adopt

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited said in March it is considering halving the market cap threshold for companies to adopt a dual-class share structure.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

And it also proved how eagerly people were willing to adopt open-source platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The proposed rule explains that a plan sponsor can adopt a lifetime income solution so long as it determines, “within its discretion, that the lifetime income benefit provides commensurate value for the fees charged.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

They are the absolute cutest, and if it was possible to adopt siblings, I would.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas