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Anonymous  +  163597 Mon, 28 Nov 05 01:34 AM
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.
Anonymous
Clive  +  163626 Mon, 28 Nov 05 04:11 AM

Hi again,

As a Canadian, I hear 'adopt', but more often, 'select'.

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