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adopting



NOUN
adoption
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“Extreme Makeover” had also been airing since 2002, showing ordinary men and women undergoing plastic surgery, receiving style makeovers and adopting fitness routines.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

In a follow-up March 17 meeting, she was the only vote against adopting the ballot language.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

There are still serious disputes to resolve however, including mechanisms for adopting a treaty and amending it in the future.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

South Korea’s music industry is adopting artificial intelligence and robots, but K-Pop’s devoted fans are worried about how such innovations will affect creativity and authenticity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Here Mr. Curtain paused, his face adopting an expression of fond reverie.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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