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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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Huddled around a small makeshift memorial of votive candles and flowers, those gathered demanded that the Inglewood Police Department adopt body-worn cameras, as many police agencies countrywide have done.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

Policymakers at both the federal and state levels should also adopt stronger worker rights laws, so employees can organize for higher pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

And it also proved how eagerly people were willing to adopt open-source platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"Yes, you’ll be happy to know that a farmer in the next village wants to adopt her. He and his wife haven’t been able to have children."

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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