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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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A wave of consumer adoption powered Nvidia to an initial public offering in 1999.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

This followed the establishment of Ukrainian drone-manufacturing plants across Europe earlier this year, and the growing adoption of Ukrainian military innovation by Western militaries, particularly in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Revenue growth was driven by increased customers and AI adoption, with paid “AI Companion” users rising 184%.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their nine children, six of whom joined the family through adoption and fostering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Just as Burnham had feared, union leaders began using the future fair as a vehicle for asserting such goals as the adoption of a minimum wage and an eight-hour day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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