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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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“The rise of AI development and adoption has created unprecedented structural demand for specialized, high-performance compute that the market is struggling to meet,” Allbirds said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

However, adoption of prediction markets at the highest level of commodities trading may be limited, according to Robert Yawger, an executive director and commodity specialist at Mizuho.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 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

AI companies are rationing their offerings and products, rankling users—a warning sign for a boom that depends on rapid adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Full custody to the state, with a recommendation that the adoption by the McCulloughs be expedited.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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