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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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Prioritizing the application of AI where it matters most and constant adoption is what will make a difference, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And while leaderboards and incentive systems aren’t perfect, executives say they’re effective and driving more internal AI adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A New York Fed survey found 39% of workers used AI tools on the job in the past year, highlighting varying adoption rates.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

We had been with our new family for two months when, one day, our adoption social worker called Mama with a problem.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince




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