have adopted
- present perfect of adopt.
Example Sentences
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Both concepts caught on: Schengen, with 29 countries, is now larger than the bloc, and 21 countries have adopted the euro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
With its national team failing to qualify again for the World Cup, China's football fans have adopted a referee as the country's star representative at the tournament, which begins on Thursday.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Many companies have adopted temporary hiring freezes to offset their own rising costs.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Many groups have adopted ‘Freedom 250’ branding as part of their festivities, even though it does not mean it is backed by Freedom 250 funding,” Alvarez said in a text message.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
While many have kept their foreign flavor, others have adopted distinctly English pronunciations.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
