adopt
verb (used with object)
to choose or take as one's own; make one's own by selection or assent.
have been adopting
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present perfect progressiveof adopt.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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An animal rescue centre said less people have been adopting its dogs due to animals' behavioural issues.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
Industrial companies have been adopting wheeled robots, and police departments are using drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Consumers have been adopting various strategies to manage their budgets.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2023
Both congressional chambers have been adopting stricter face covering regulations amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases across the country.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2021
"I have been adopting Caroline Darrah and she has been adopting me," answered the major as he caught hold of the lace that trailed from one of his wife's wrists.
From Andrew the Glad by Maria Thompson Daviess
