adopt

Example Sentences

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And it also proved how eagerly people were willing to adopt open-source platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Uncertainty about the war's economic shock has so far led policymakers at the Federal Reserve to adopt a wait-and-see approach on interest rate moves, as they balance curbing stubbornly high inflation with managing unemployment.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“Many institutions and communities lack the skills, guidance, or capacity to adopt AI responsibly and effectively,” it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She told me he’d been at the shelter for ten months because everyone always wants to adopt puppies instead of older dogs.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein