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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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Brokerages have up to 18 months to adopt these changes, but some will eliminate the day-trading restriction within days.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Huawei's next iteration of its Kirin chip, set to launch in the autumn, will be the first ever to fully adopt an architecture called "LogicFolding" based on the new principle, the company said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

They are the absolute cutest, and if it was possible to adopt siblings, I would.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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