adopted

British  

/ əˈdɒptɪd /

adjective

1. having been adopted Compare adoptive

   an adopted child

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Example Sentences

It would be adopted if none objects, but even one country’s protests could delay the plan, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

At press briefings and public events, the former television host has adopted an at times boastful, mocking tone in describing the offensive.

From Barron's

"So it's a global strategy, essentially, that's been adopted," she added.

From Barron's

"Defendants have adopted a new policy of excluding and deporting noncitizens whose work involves combatting misinformation and disinformation, fact-checking, content moderation, trust and safety, or compliance."

From Barron's

Ruger adopted a shareholder-rights plan, commonly known as a poison pill, to guard against what it described as a potential creeping takeover.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• accessible
• familiar
• prevalent
• public
• rampant
• ubiquitous
• universal