adopt
Example Sentences
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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
It would require Colony Ridge to adopt stricter lending standards and allow buyers to back out of purchases without penalty within two months.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
People don’t move at the same speed: Some adopt these processes quickly.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The IMF chief said financial policymakers were in a difficult situation, having to choose between alleviating pain for citizens and possibly forcing central banks to then adopt restrictive monetary policy, delivering a demand shock.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“I know we could find someone to adopt Pi. We will put him on our blog. I bet he has 30 phone calls on the 1st day.”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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