adopt - to officially choose someone to represent a political party in an election This use of 'adopt' seems to be British usage. What is the American equivalent? Thank you.
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Hi again, As a Canadian, I hear 'adopt', but more often, 'select'. Clive
— Clive
Hi again, As a Canadian, I hear 'adopt', but more often, 'select'.
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