adopted

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Since Congress adopted the central bank’s current structure in 1935, there have been five times where the chair’s term has expired before the Senate confirmed who would serve next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

She noted that she talks to a range of companies and, currently, it’s only large companies that have really adopted AI in any meaningful way.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

That solution was promptly voted on and unanimously adopted.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood