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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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That’s up from 8% last year, but it’s still the lowest adoption rate among the five key documents you need for a robust estate plan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

AI companies are rationing their offerings and products, rankling users—a warning sign for a boom that depends on rapid adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

This is what real adoption looks like early on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Early adoption of AI tools by Ford and GE Aerospace is smart.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The instant we get back to Georgia I am filing for an adoption.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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