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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited said in March it is considering halving the market cap threshold for companies to adopt a dual-class share structure.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

Kang said the BOK is likely to adopt a wait-and-see stance in April as it assesses whether Middle East-driven energy shocks ease or intensify.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Records showed that they had tried to conceive children of their own for ten years, and had been waiting to adopt for another four.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng