adopted

Example Sentences

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In its place, the Reconstruction Congress adopted the broad view of citizenship based on the place of birth, not parentage, that had been part of English law for centuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The 14th Amendment adopted in 1868 says: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State where they reside.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

While the European Union has adopted broader rules on textile sustainability and online marketplaces, France’s law is the first to directly target the business models of companies such as Shein and Temu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

However, the Scottish government has not adopted the English system of regional mayors, who have considerable powers in their areas.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“Mine isn’t. I’m not adopted, but I’m the one who took the pictures.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix