adopt
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Alabama wanted the court to adopt a theory that would allow states to weigh multiple IQ scores any way they wanted to get above 70.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
In Mougins, France, a village just outside of Cannes, a server in a small restaurant had the response we all should adopt.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Referees in the English professional game adopt a more lenient approach to handball than other nations, albeit still within the laws.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The mismatch has propelled Taiwanese military planners to adopt a “strategy of erosion,” aiming to inflict pain on invading forces and make Beijing think twice before attacking.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“What did you do, adopt triplets?” the woman in front of them asked when she glanced back.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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