adoption
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Aspiring parents know the first IVF cycle can run over $15,000, and arranging a private adoption will far exceed that amount.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
In Massachusetts, the right-leaning Pioneer Institute has recently issued a brief calling for the adoption of policies to encourage the construction of smaller and less expensive “starter” homes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The UK has struggled with weak productivity growth for more than a decade, and economists say wider adoption of robotics will be essential if businesses are to become more efficient.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
California has long been the leader in electric-vehicle adoption, which has continued this year despite the elimination of federal tax credits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
“The adoption agent says we’re ideal candidates. She thinks they’ll have a match for us within six months.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
David and Ally chose a local agency that specialised in arranging adoptions of Indonesian babies.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Cat adoptions are climbing: More than 2.2 million cats were adopted from U.S. shelters in 2025, up 16% from a decade ago, according to Shelter Animals Count.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Australia's government issued a landmark apology in 2013 for forced adoptions and Ireland's did so in 2021.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Last month, the Church of England last month said sorry for its role in the forced adoptions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
“It still may not permit this adoption. In fact, even the more moderate Muslim nations are hesitant with adoptions because in many of those countries, Islamic law, Shari a, doesn’t recognize adoption.”
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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