We are "adopting" several hundred cases a year from the Philadelphia court system, particularly involving recidivists and those out on bail despite numerous arrests.

The partners adopted it despite some unease about the association with witchcraft.

During the first part of the season, the players adopted their role as division favourites with perfection, despite a 4-0 defeat against Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Initially, the school adopted a manual teaching method, despite international trends towards oralism.

At this time, Bradman adopted relatively defensive field settings despite the early breakthrough.

In the 1979-80 season, the NBA adopted the three-point shot despite the view of many that it was a gimmick.

Berg adopted the role of a defensive defenceman, despite high expectations of his offensive potential.

Similarly, poor countries won't adopt a new rotavirus vaccine, despite 600,000 deaths a year from diarrhea caused by the bug.

The tenor aria adopts the minor mode, despite the continued optimism of the text.

She also says that she insisted on adopting him despite Colin not being in good health at the time.