adopted

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Despite this progress, several obstacles must be addressed before the technology can be widely adopted.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The Johnson administration adopted what’s known as the unified budget concept in 1968, combining several federal trust funds, including Social Security’s, with the general operating budget — on paper only.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

In May 2025, WHO members adopted a landmark agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of negotiations sparked by the shock of Covid-19.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Alongside other central banks, the BOE has adopted a wait-and-see approach to the jump in inflation driven by higher energy prices, with the fate of the strait key to its ultimate policy decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He shared his food with me and sort of adopted me.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman