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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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It’s the antithesis of all the coping mechanisms that our culture almost demands you adopt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Unfortunately, many Americans don’t always have the time or live in safe enough neighborhoods to exercise, which can make the diet’s lifestyle components tricky to adopt.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

All leagues and competitions in English professional football will adopt a new trial to try to eradicate it.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

All law-enforcement customers will be required by the end of 2026 to adopt a tool that flags abnormal activity for review, the company said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“This unassuming style promotes study, that’s why we adopt it,” returned Laurie, who certainly could not be accused of vanity, having voluntarily sacrificed a handsome curly crop to the demand for quarter-inch-long stubble.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

"The nervous system adopts a safety-first approach, compensating for age-related changes by favoring stability over performance," says Associate Professor Immink, Lead of the Active Lives Research Program within the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

A spokesperson for Niello’s office said that because his previous efforts failed to gain traction, his current proposal includes a provision requiring California to conform if the federal government adopts permanent daylight saving time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

How do you feel about the rise of AI as a musician, especially considering your persona adopts that perception?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Every other nation and revolution since either adopts or rejects the project.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

After Holly's picture appears in the paper and on the newsreels, I hope a childless lady adopts her.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

They were quickly interpreted to be a variation of a rallying cry adopted by some people angry at the health-insurance industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Lead ecologist at Yorkshire Water, Sean Davey, said: "The bat boxes on the Sheffield site were installed only nine months prior - so it's encouraging to see them being quickly adopted by multiple bat species."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Over the years, other design houses have adopted hardware as part of their codes too.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

A similar strategy has been adopted in neighboring Mississippi.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

That solution was promptly voted on and unanimously adopted.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

California campaigns have long been at the forefront of adopting new technologies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Zuckerberg says Meta is adopting a new governance structure that gives its board of directors power to say whether new models adhere to safety criteria the board approves.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

More police forces are adopting A.I. facial scanners; the tech is being piloted in schools, buses, and stores as well.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

But does Hogh's arrival suggest the club are adopting a quality-over-quantity approach?

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

It seemed almost true, although he could think of exceptions—his parents adopting him, for example.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman




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