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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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Qatar, which hadn’t been targeted by Iran for several days until an intercepted salvo on Friday, and is now reopening schools, has signed the statement but adopted markedly more conciliatory language toward Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal

AI will be globally adopted by every organizational board.

From Barron's

Fielder, who was adopted at seven days old, said it took four years for her to receive appropriate mental health treatment for issues linked to her adoption.

From BBC

“We expect the incoming governor to adopt a more cautious policy stance,” said Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Benson Wu, citing Shin’s expertise in a volatile, geopolitically driven environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Protesters adopted his song Nepal Haseko – which means Smiling Nepal – as one of their anthems.

From BBC