ADOPTION in a Sentence
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190 example sentences for ADOPTION, such as:
1. She was forced to have her baby adopted.
2. The act was adopted by an overwhelming majority.
3. The President has adopted a tough stance on terrorism.
4. The budget proposal was adopted at the president's behest.
5. She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Wood Green.
2. The act was adopted by an overwhelming majority.
3. The President has adopted a tough stance on terrorism.
4. The budget proposal was adopted at the president's behest.
5. She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Wood Green.
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Meanings and Examples of ADOPTION
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adoption
n. a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
n. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
Classic Sentence: (127 in 9 pages)
1 I say, then, that there is no readier way to bring about the ruin of a republic, when the power is in the hands of the people, than to suggest daring courses for their adoption.
Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius By Niccolo Machiavelli
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER LIII.
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER LIII.
2 Whereas, good citizens, even when they see the popular mind to be bent on dangerous courses, will never oppose the adoption of a fixed plan, more particularly in matters which do not brook delay.
Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius By Niccolo Machiavelli
Context Highlight In BOOK 2: CHAPTER XV.
Context Highlight In BOOK 2: CHAPTER XV.
3 To any meditative Magian rover, this serene Pacific, once beheld, must ever after be the sea of his adoption.
4 The two castaways, John Ferrier and the little girl who had shared his fortunes and had been adopted as his daughter, accompanied the Mormons to the end of their great pilgrimage.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
5 There were some who accused him of lukewarmness in his adopted religion, and others who put it down to greed of wealth and reluctance to incur expense.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
6 Lucy Ferrier grew up within the log-house, and assisted her adopted father in all his undertakings.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
7 John Ferrier's heart was sore within him when he thought of the young man's return, and of the impending loss of his adopted child.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER III. JOHN FERRIER TALKS WITH THE PROPHET
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER III. JOHN FERRIER TALKS WITH THE PROPHET
8 It was, indeed, high time that someone capable of giving advice and help should come to the aid of the sturdy old farmer and his adopted daughter.
9 Then they adopted the precaution of never going out alone or after nightfall, and of having their houses guarded.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
10 We are the largest party in the state, I assure you, Mrs. Bounderby, if we all fell out of our adopted ranks and were reviewed together.
11 The Prior had his own reasons, however, for persevering in the course of temperance which he had adopted.
12 The path which the animal adopted rather turned off from the course pursued by the knight during the day; but as the horse seemed confident in his choice, the rider abandoned himself to his discretion.
13 Our Order soon adopted bolder and wider views, and found out a better indemnification for our sacrifices.
14 The wise and attentive precautions adopted for his safety touched Richard's feelings, and removed any slight grudge which he might retain on account of the deception the Outlaw Captain had practised upon him.
15 The Pope and Princes of Europe shall judge our quarrel, and whether a Christian prince has done well in bucklering the cause which thou hast to-day adopted.
Example Sentence: (63 in 5 pages)
1 'In that case,' said the Dodo solemnly, rising to its feet, 'I move that the meeting adjourn, for the immediate adoption of more energetic remedies--' .
2 Like you, I am a consultant, but my area of speciality is adoption of competitive strategies based on statistical and scientific thinking.
3 "In that case," said the Dodo solemnly, rising to its feet, "I move that the meeting adjourn, for the immediate adoption of more energetic remedies -- " .
4 Economic viability, including the environmental and social benefits deriving from forests, is a pre-requisite for wider adoption of sustainable forest management practices, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said today.
5 Starbucks's adoption of Square will catapult the start-up's technology onto street corners nationwide, and is the clearest sign yet that mobile payments could become mainstream.
6 Researchers have unearthed documents indicating her responsibility for the forced adoption of children.
7 A five-day week has found an immediate welcome and much popularity since it was officially adopted across the country.
8 The act was adopted by an overwhelming majority.
9 She was forced to have her baby adopted.
10 The President has adopted a tough stance on terrorism.
11 They adopted western culture, institutions, and even clothing.
12 She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children.
13 The budget proposal was adopted at the president's behest.
14 She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Wood Green.
15 Dr Kennedy has been adopted as the party's candidate for South Cambridge.