adopted

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A new study found that in the Eaton and Palisades fires, homes that had already adopted proposed regulations on creating vegetation-free buffers were less likely to burn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

She noted that she talks to a range of companies and, currently, it’s only large companies that have really adopted AI in any meaningful way.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The 25th Amendment was adopted after the assassination of President Kennedy.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

From that point on, a zero tolerance approach was adopted.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Ishtar had gone to great lengths to protect her adopted daughter.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda