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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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The world's seven largest advanced economies acknowledged that "the growing adoption of AI will place increasing pressure on electricity grids".

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

There’s also a question of whether or not AI adoption can come more quickly than expected, replacing the workers—even experts—that help implement it.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Roth conversion transactions increased 41% year over year, highlighting the continued acceleration of Roth adoption, Fidelity said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

And thus, to slow down development and adoption “does not mean opposing progress,” but ensuring such progress can be realized as beneficial for all.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

“May I get the children’s adoption papers and passports from my office?”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince




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