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adopt as

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adopt someone as something
to choose someone as something. The committee will adopt Jane as its candidate.

adopt something as something

to take on something, such as a policy or principle, as one's own. I will adopt this policy as my own.


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The X-men star admits that he can understand the Material Girl's desire to adopt as he and wife Deborra-Lee's wish to adopt a child from Asia or Africa was crushed under stringent Aussie rules.
These are fascinating animals that you may be able to adopt as well.
For the majority of people looking to adopt, the common goal is to adopt as soon as possible.
 
 
 
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