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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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At the very least, the definition of lying must include speaking with the aim of causing one’s audience to adopt a falsehood.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

He said the state should adopt stronger rules to protect river flows so that salmon and other fish can recover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Last month, it announced a separate effort to spend $100 million to provide training and technical support for consulting firms that are helping enterprises adopt Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

“Mark and I have applied to adopt a baby from China,” Mrs. McCullough told Mrs. Richardson, as she scooped chicken tikka masala onto a mound of rice.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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