adopt
Example Sentences
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Tom believes he was called by God to adopt two children, Emily and Ethan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Most economists expect the central bank to adopt a more hawkish stance in the coming months, citing upside risks to economic growth and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Referees in the English professional game adopt a more lenient approach to handball than other nations, albeit still within the laws.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“Do you think it would have taken two years for someone to adopt me if I had arms?”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
Vocabulary lists containing adopt
It's All in the Family
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