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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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That’s up from 8% last year, but it’s still the lowest adoption rate among the five key documents you need for a robust estate plan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Hungarian long-dated bonds should also benefit from the prospect of a better economic outlook due to the expected inflow of EU funds and the prospect of euro adoption, Taborsky said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Early adoption of AI tools by Ford and GE Aerospace is smart.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

This is what real adoption looks like early on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

I’m hoping they’ll help us kick-start our own Seniors for Seniors adoption program.

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




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