adopt
Example Sentences
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Our strong and sincere hope is that the banks in which we invest will adopt a framework consistent with our approach.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
From 15 June the tactic will be deemed a "malicious practice", meaning sites which continue to adopt it may be down-ranked or even removed from Google Search results.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Many more leave the faith than adopt it, at rates that far exceed other Christian denominations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Mr. Magyar says Hungary should eventually adopt the euro and pledged to help facilitate European Union decision-making, which requires unanimity on key issues, and to seek compromise even when he disagrees with Brussels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“Anyone want to adopt a couple of teenagers?”
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
Vocabulary lists containing adopt
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