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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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In Mougins, France, a village just outside of Cannes, a server in a small restaurant had the response we all should adopt.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Referees in the English professional game adopt a more lenient approach to handball than other nations, albeit still within the laws.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Now, he’s returned with “Sheep in the Box,” a slick and dull story about two grieving parents who adopt a clone of their dead son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Taylor talks to HR people inside large and midsize companies across industries and said AI has been an accelerant for them to adopt a skills-first approach to hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Poppy translated, “They’re ready to adopt you. See? I told you. Get set for a long day.”

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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