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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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The government publication, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, describes Burnham as "a consistent critic of Russia, who constantly calls for the West to adopt a tougher stance on Russia".

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

"There is a possibility that our account has been subject to unauthorised access, so we are working to clarify what happened and adopt the necessary security measures," the AFA added.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The board resumes meeting in August, giving it time to adopt a revised budget before an adviser would be named.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

In three to 10-plus years, though, the economies that can successfully adopt AI and boost productivity will secure an edge, they said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

"Do not adopt that tone with me, Ethan Potter."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

Chowdhury, a queer artist who enjoys sampling performance modes, adopts the figure of the grieving Bollywood widow.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Despite that, the Scots' showings at the past two Euros and the brand of football Clarke adopts had some fans wanting a fresh change.

From BBC May 28, 2026

According to law, after parliament adopts a motion of no confidence, the prime minister and ministers can remain in office until a new government is sworn in, but with limited powers.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Brady Crytzer adopts this vision as a starting point, if not a primary narrative thread, in “The National Road: George Washington and America’s First Highway West.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

In May, Congress adopts a gag rule designed to prohibit any discussion of petitions related to slavery.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

It was the first time in the union’s 90-year history that its members voted on their top leaders, a reform adopted after previous UAW officials were convicted of bribery.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Graham, then 22, formally adopted and largely raised his 13-year-old sister.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Since this model was adopted 20 years ago, Lyon says the Dutch have seen a "massive expansion of primary care, early diagnosis and treatment" while still offering universal healthcare.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

He did so because Congress had adopted birthright citizenship in a 1952 law.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

I did not say that I had adopted a goose, or that I could speak with animals, or that I had resisted the RECOs.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

Many of the attendees have been American fans - not just those with family links to other teams, but also people simply adopting another nation.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Stapleton added that the incident reinforces the importance of social media monitoring and adopting a modern version of “see something, say something.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Two-and-a-half centuries after adopting the Declaration of Independence, America is marking its semiquincentennial with a coast-to-coast spectacle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Daisy started seeing Instagram Reels about Summerween celebrations a year or so back, and had the feeling that adopting it as a kind of private holiday might take the pressure off Halloween.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

“She said if we work hard”—I tried adopting Parvathi Teacher’s persuasive tone—“we can do anything when we grow up.”

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman




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