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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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California would be the first in the country to adopt such a statewide standard or permit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Many adopt the platform’s mascot, a smiling, green-jacketed cat named “Hypurr,” as their social-media avatars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The scientific community has found this model easier to adopt, since it mirrors classical programming logic and fits a broader range of use cases.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Maureen Dowd would have preferred, apparently, that I adopt the painted-on smile and the adoring gaze.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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