Example Sentences

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New data show their Gen Alpha children are adopting the same defensive mindset.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Small businesses are adopting creative return policies to satisfy demanding online shoppers and build trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Many quantum companies are adopting a professional services model, but there aren’t enough experts to sustain it.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

For now, tech's biggest players are adopting a "wait and see" attitude as the situation unfolds.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Some colleges, worried about the trend, are adopting programs to enroll more lower-income students.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times