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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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Analysts predict Nvidia’s Arm-based chip could prompt rivals like AMD to adopt Arm designs, though strong CPU demand is expected for both x86 and Arm.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Most economists expect the central bank to adopt a more hawkish stance in the coming months, citing upside risks to economic growth and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Tom believes he was called by God to adopt two children, Emily and Ethan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The reforms will see the region adopt a system similar to those already in place in countries such as Australia, the United States and the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“It’s not fair! What if someone wants to adopt him?”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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