adopted

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Since Congress adopted the central bank’s current structure in 1935, there have been five times where the chair’s term has expired before the Senate confirmed who would serve next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Green New Deal” that then-Mayor Eric Garcetti adopted in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She noted that she talks to a range of companies and, currently, it’s only large companies that have really adopted AI in any meaningful way.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The 25th Amendment was adopted after the assassination of President Kennedy.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“And,” Chip continued, “every single ‘survivor’ I’ve talked to is adopted, just like us.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix