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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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Example Sentences

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However, career came first, and they put an advert in the local newspaper offering her up for adoption.

From BBC

Some campaigners believe the UK could actually benefit from a reduction in working hours, and the adoption of a four-day week.

From BBC

The three-hour event blends the cuteness of canine hijinks with a serious message about pet adoption.

From Salon

He said that bitcoin was originally intended to be a currency, and its adoption by financial institutions and nations points to its use case as a store of value.

From MarketWatch

Morgan Stanley predicts that up to 100,000 humanoids could be shipped in 2026, with adoption faster in China than in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal