as in embracing
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
shortly after moving to the U.S., the family dutifully adopted the American tradition of having turkey for Thanksgiving
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So can quitting smoking, getting 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity like a brisk walk, and adopting a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which both emphasize lean protein, whole grains, and fresh produce.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
This involves adopting modern tools and technologies that can handle the scale and complexity of modern data sets.
—Ranjan Parthasarathy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, adopting efficient data management practices can reduce costs.
—Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
At a high level, men are adopting the technology at higher rates than women.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
The sprawling and decentralized digital asset industry is backing Curtis and others who are publicly adopting a pro-crypto policy within their campaigns.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
In addition, and a marker of how policy is changing in the Western world, the Nordic state – once a near parody of tolerance – are adopting much tougher stances on immigration, and after too much patience, organised crime.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Shorter, more ingenious hiring processes, better retention rates, more productivity, and better employee engagement and well-being are all factors that are equally impacted by adopting micro-credentials beyond traditional degrees.
—Aditya Malik, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
And always remember that adopting the right data management system quickly may be the most important step to make your enterprise AI-ready.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
This involves adopting modern tools and technologies that can handle the scale and complexity of modern data sets.
—Ranjan Parthasarathy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, adopting efficient data management practices can reduce costs.
—Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
At a high level, men are adopting the technology at higher rates than women.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
The sprawling and decentralized digital asset industry is backing Curtis and others who are publicly adopting a pro-crypto policy within their campaigns.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
In addition, and a marker of how policy is changing in the Western world, the Nordic state – once a near parody of tolerance – are adopting much tougher stances on immigration, and after too much patience, organised crime.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Shorter, more ingenious hiring processes, better retention rates, more productivity, and better employee engagement and well-being are all factors that are equally impacted by adopting micro-credentials beyond traditional degrees.
—Aditya Malik, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
And always remember that adopting the right data management system quickly may be the most important step to make your enterprise AI-ready.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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