adopt
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The hurt and humiliation behind Hally’s eyes allow us to adopt Sam’s sympathetic attitude toward the boy, even as Beatty refuses to soften the character’s wrathful entitlement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
As for the broader labor market, the impact of AI will become clearer as more companies adopt the technology at scale.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
From 15 June the tactic will be deemed a "malicious practice", meaning sites which continue to adopt it may be down-ranked or even removed from Google Search results.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Mr. Magyar says Hungary should eventually adopt the euro and pledged to help facilitate European Union decision-making, which requires unanimity on key issues, and to seek compromise even when he disagrees with Brussels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“You’ll have to fill out an application, and then you and your parents have to come in for an interview before you can adopt her.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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