adopted

Example Sentences

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From that point on, a zero tolerance approach was adopted.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The hopefuls included the daughter of late autocrat Alberto Fujimori, a comedian who imitates his rivals, a fugitive, and a business magnate who has adopted the nickname Porky because of his chubby face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Under the proposal adopted last week, the governor and the leaders of the state House and Senate would each pick seven members.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s disgusting,” said Janice Lintz, a veteran traveler who’s visited more than 170 countries, about the a la carte pricing model airlines have adopted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Maybe that was why they’d adopted the unheard-of measure of ‘owning’ prey.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver