adopt
Example Sentences
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Crow noted that she chose Nashville because she already had family living in the area, family that would become an integral part of her decision to adopt two children as a single mother.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Meanwhile, SK Hynix redistributes 10% of its operating profit in employee bonuses—a practice Samsung is starting to adopt.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
To amend the state Constitution, Virginia lawmakers must adopt the proposal twice — once before a “general election” and a second time after the election.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
So why do most of the supporting characters adopt Russian accents?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“They’ve wanted a baby forever and then Mirabelle appeared. Like a miracle. And they’ve been trying to adopt for so long. They’ll be such devoted parents.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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It's All in the Family
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