adopt

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Another throwback is that streamers are increasingly rolling back the years to adopt the weekly airing of an episode at a time, in order to reinvent the era of appointment television.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Policymakers at both the federal and state levels should also adopt stronger worker rights laws, so employees can organize for higher pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The reforms, described as the most significant changes in 70 years, will see Northern Ireland adopt a version of laws in place in countries including Australia, the US and the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The proposed rule explains that a plan sponsor can adopt a lifetime income solution so long as it determines, “within its discretion, that the lifetime income benefit provides commensurate value for the fees charged.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“We cannot adopt out sick dogs. There are too many healthy animals that need homes. I’m sorry.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty