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Recent Examples of adoption
Many were, instead, victims of institutional policies like Clinton-era adoption laws that continue to devastate Black families.
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Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
And clearly, the US is heading toward a dark period for EV sales with the incoming Trump administration expected to roll back a lot of the incentives and regulations aimed at growing EV adoption.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
China’s government has also provided incentives to help speed up customer adoption of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
—David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit runs several programs, including adoption services, adult day services, counseling, case management, and refugee and immigration support.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
And clearly, the US is heading toward a dark period for EV sales with the incoming Trump administration expected to roll back a lot of the incentives and regulations aimed at growing EV adoption.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
China’s government has also provided incentives to help speed up customer adoption of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
—David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit runs several programs, including adoption services, adult day services, counseling, case management, and refugee and immigration support.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoption
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Less shock, more calculation The quick embrace by foreign leaders contrasts with eight years ago, when Trump unexpectedly won the presidency the first time.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hollywood star Olivia Wilde warns social media and the embrace of fame pose an existential threat to filmmaking as a storytelling art.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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The tradition is an espousal of values, holding space for connection and unhurried conversation.Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
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The 24-year-old is part of a community of women who have gained popularity — and notoriety — online for their espousal of what can feel like antiquated dating guidance.Angela Yang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
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Fewer Schools Announcing Their Results In November, Harvard announced a major change in its admissions practices: the university will no longer publicize admissions rates on the day that students are notified of their acceptances.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film was also nominated in the best comedy/musical category, and the film delves into issues of acceptance, discrimination, representation, but also is so deeply funny.Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Adoption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoption. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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