adopting

Example Sentences

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The governor has largely resisted adopting new across-the-board tax increases or sharply curtailing his expensive policy proposals in order to align state spending with revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

At companies adopting AI, 23% of employees expect their jobs to be eliminated in five years, according to Gallup.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Customers “will not only be adopting software when they join Bill, they will be bringing on a team of expert agents that learn their financial back office and run it,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Osman believes Dibling's time in the shadows at Everton is an example of how Moyes nurtures young players, preferring to shape them to what he requires rather than adopting an instant "sink or swim" approach.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Even though my grandparents started the process of adopting Adria and me as soon as we got back, we still called them Grandma and Grandpa.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles