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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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“What’s new is that we have a machine-scale way of identifying them, and now we need to adopt a machine-scale way to fix them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

California would be the first in the country to adopt such a statewide standard or permit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For one, “customers are increasingly turning to platforms as they look to adopt AI.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

He sees room for Okta’s growth to accelerate in the second half of 2026 as clients begin to adopt these AI identity offerings.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Second, when states and school districts adopt the standards, they are taking a stand for rigor, informed by a clear intent.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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