adopt
verb (used with object)
to choose or take as one's own; make one's own by selection or assent.
is adopting
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present progressiveof adopt (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Zuckerberg says Meta is adopting a new governance structure that gives its board of directors power to say whether new models adhere to safety criteria the board approves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
TotalEnergies is adopting a dual-strategy of growing oil-and-gas production, while betting heavily on electricity generation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Meanwhile, Google is adopting Lumentum’s optical circuit switches for its own data-center hardware.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Fifa is adopting a 'dynamic' pricing model for the tournament, meaning ticket prices for matches deemed high demand could be raised significantly during later sales periods.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
He too is adopting the new style, and not so badly either.
From Childhood by C. J. Hogarth
