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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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Several researchers said they remain concerned about peptides’ widespread adoption before any safety or efficacy testing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

"Whitehall's known for ages it has to be less risk averse. Shrinking the Civil Service and the adoption of artificial intelligence technology make that more vital," they said.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The company’s new CPU offering should benefit from growing adoption of AI agents like Meta’s Muse, he says, adding that Meta is Arm’s chief customer for the CPU.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The adoption of generative AI is having a profound effect on all sorts of companies.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

I heard the cats in the back hissing and the adoption center dogs barking danger barks.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

Investors have been preoccupied with Muse’s impressive adoptions stats.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Sister Anna Maria Doolan, safeguarding lead for the Sisters of Nazareth, said the order welcomed and supported the government's apology for forced adoptions.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

In 2023, Nicola Sturgeon described Marion McMillan as "one of the most ardent campaigners" as she formally apologised for the role of the state in the forced adoptions.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Cat adoptions are climbing: More than 2.2 million cats were adopted from U.S. shelters in 2025, up 16% from a decade ago, according to Shelter Animals Count.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

She told me she had called a few adoption agencies that arranged international adoptions.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini


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