adopt
Example Sentences
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Alabama wanted the court to adopt a theory that would allow states to weigh multiple IQ scores any way they wanted to get above 70.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
In Mougins, France, a village just outside of Cannes, a server in a small restaurant had the response we all should adopt.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The requirement for broadcasters to adopt ever-increasing protection measures to fulfil their duty of care to contestants "is evidence of the growing risks they are trying, and too often failing, to mitigate", he said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Anthropic’s sales have exploded since the start of the year as enterprises across the world race to adopt its popular set of coding tools.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“We can make homemade dog treats and grow catnip. People who love animals will come to the sale. We’ll raise funds and maybe get people to adopt another pet.”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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