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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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For investors, the war has unfolded against the backdrop of the almost universal adoption of index funds that are cheap as dirt and easy as pie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The “Moneyball” approach, detailed in a 2003 book, led to widespread adoption of data-driven decision-making across various industries, transcending sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The Ising models for QEC calibration and error correction could enable more advanced AI workloads and become a big catalyst for quantum adoption over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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

We looked online for adoption agencies near us.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy




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