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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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The technology was developed decades ago, but federal incentives during the Obama administration kicked U.S. adoption into high gear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Those optics are not positive for mainstream crypto adoption and could mark a new policy risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“As AI adoption accelerates, readiness remains uneven,” Microsoft said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And market share is not the only headwind—there is no guarantee smart glasses will achieve mass adoption or navigate global regulations.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The holidays are a busy time for pet adoption.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty