adopted
Example Sentences
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Ray and Jill, who have both died, went on to get married after their first son had been adopted, they had Russell a few years later and then a sister Jackie, who has also died.
From BBC
They set up an Instagram account just days after Thanksgiving and initially adopted 10 families.
From Los Angeles Times
Rob Reiner also had another daughter, Tracy Reiner, whom he adopted after his marriage to his first wife, the actor and filmmaker Penny Marshall.
From Salon
Like many non-Christians, some Jews have adopted some of the traditions associated with Christmas.
From BBC
The US pope has adopted a more discreet and moderate style to that of his charismatic predecessor Francis, who died on April 21.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
