adopt
Example Sentences
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Tom believes he was called by God to adopt two children, Emily and Ethan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
In 2019 Mr. Bell convened a committee to adopt stricter DEI protocols.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Alabama wanted the court to adopt a theory that would allow states to weigh multiple IQ scores any way they wanted to get above 70.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
The requirement for broadcasters to adopt ever-increasing protection measures to fulfil their duty of care to contestants "is evidence of the growing risks they are trying, and too often failing, to mitigate", he said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“Are you kidding? I think that guy wants to adopt you.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Vocabulary lists containing adopt
It's All in the Family
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