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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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Revenue growth was driven by increased customers and AI adoption, with paid “AI Companion” users rising 184%.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Wedbush analyst Michael Piccolo said in a note last week that eBay had significant resources at its disposal to ward off any takeover attempt, including the possible adoption of a shareholder-rights plan.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Alibaba’s chip unit has achieved widespread industrial adoption of its AI chips, with over 560,000 Zhenwu units delivered to date, Alibaba said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their nine children, six of whom joined the family through adoption and fostering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I heard the cats in the back hissing and the adoption center dogs barking danger barks.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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