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(of a child or parent) related through adoption
- The adoptive parents showered their new child with love and affection from the moment they brought them home.
- Despite not being biologically related, the adoptive family created a strong bond through love and shared experiences.
- The adoptive mother attended parenting classes to learn how to best support her child's emotional and developmental needs.
- The adoptive father proudly watched his daughter graduate from college, grateful for the opportunity to be part of her journey.
- The adoptive siblings may not share DNA, but their bond is just as strong as any biological family's.
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obtained or taken up freely as if it were one's own
- She showed adoptive support for the new teaching method.
- The company encouraged adoptive use of eco-friendly policies.
- He demonstrated adoptive enthusiasm for the cultural traditions.
- Communities often take adoptive measures to protect the environment.
- The team showed adoptive commitment to the new strategy.
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