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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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For carrion birds, war is a time of plenty, and Neriya senses that her adoption by the crows is a sort of refinement indulged in a thriving colony.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Wedbush analyst Michael Piccolo said in a note last week that eBay had significant resources at its disposal to ward off any takeover attempt, including the possible adoption of a shareholder-rights plan.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 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

I flip over the paper and send a pile of adoption forms sailing to the floor.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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