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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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The combined group would preserve the respective brands, historical headquarters and territorial roots of the two banks and adopt a governance structure based on balance and representativeness, BPM said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The scientific community has found this model easier to adopt, since it mirrors classical programming logic and fits a broader range of use cases.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She explained that the book opened her eyes to the "disguises" many Victorian women novelists were forced to adopt in order to be heard.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I needed to deal with my parents, especially if I wanted to adopt my dog.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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