adopt
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Some residents have filed a lawsuit alleging the company has a history of hazardous chemical releases and regulatory violations that should have compelled it to adopt stronger safety protocols at the site.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Housing economists are preparing to watch how cities and towns react to the mishmash of provisions in this new housing package—to see what local officials adopt and what they ignore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
If choosing to adopt, players and coaches can be granted a period of leave that ranges depending on their child's age, while family leave is available for parents who are not the biological mother.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
They predict major oil importers will probably adopt a policy of strategic stockpiling going forward, and the very large draws in inventory will take time to restore.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
“We don’t have enough to eat or a proper place to sleep yet, and you want to adopt this orphan?”
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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