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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is urging Congress to adopt a “Quantum First” national goal by 2030.

From MarketWatch

The home secretary will have the final decision on whether to adopt the recommendations outlined by the College of Policy and National Police Chiefs' Council in their review next month.

From BBC

However, organizations such as hospitals aren’t legally required to adopt cyber protections, and under current law there is no way to punish them if they fail to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reed previously expressed his "deep disappointment" in the first UK council to adopt a four-day working week.

From BBC

She was a key advocate for a law prohibiting racial discrimination that was adopted in 2018.

From Barron's