adopted

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The “Soak Up the Sun” singer adopted her older son, Wyatt, now 19, the same year that she moved to Nashville, and later welcomed Levi, now 16, in 2010.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The last important amendment adopted, the 26th, which lowered the voting age to 18, was ratified 55 years ago.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

MLB adopted the pitch clock, banned the infield shift and rolled out robot umpires.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

His adopted mum Jo, who travelled with him through South America in the 2020 series, will show support for the runners as they take part in the popular 10km race in Manchester.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Adams, usually the more apocalyptic member of the team, in this instance adopted the more sanguine Jeffersonian posture.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis