adopted

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Ecuador adopted the U.S. dollar as its currency in 2000 after the collapse of its own currency, so there is no need for expats to worry about exchange rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

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

Mrs. Gilbert adopted Mister Pugsly from an animal rescue group when he was seven years old.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein