adopt
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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
For one, “customers are increasingly turning to platforms as they look to adopt AI.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 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
She explained that the book opened her eyes to the "disguises" many Victorian women novelists were forced to adopt in order to be heard.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Este must see the look on my face because she says: “It’s okay. It’s good. Ray wants to adopt you and Boo.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Vocabulary lists containing adopt
It's All in the Family
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