The phrase "adopting elements" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the incorporation or integration of specific features, ideas, or practices from one context into another.
Example: "The artist is adopting elements of traditional painting techniques to create a modern masterpiece."
Alternatives: "incorporating aspects" or "integrating features".
Throughout most of the nineteenth century, reformers sought to reverse China's decline by adopting elements of Western technology.
Of further concern to passengers is that full-service airlines are increasingly adopting elements of the no-frills model.
The genre saw a rebirth in the late 1990s and 2000s, adopting elements of glam and goth culture, and integrating a stronger pop influence.
And the sound appears to be popular again, as shown by the younger acts adopting elements of yacht-rock, unashamedly embracing classic smooth rock, from Chromeo to Haim.
Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) has been an independent nation since 1962 and has retained much of its traditional village-oriented social structure, while adopting elements of a parliamentary democracy.
Australia is now out of step with Europe, which has an, imperfect trading-emissions scheme; the US, which is trying to introduce carbon pricing; South Korea, which implements a trading scheme next year, and China, now piloting seven regional schemes after, reportedly, adopting elements of the Australian model.
Pop bands like The Black Eyed Peas have adopted elements of house.
Many Muslim countries have adopted elements of sharia law governing issues such as inheritance, banking, marriage and contract law.
In recent years, several Japanese pop idols who have adopted elements of black musical styles have hit it big.
But Mr. Dean also sees ways in which the field has adopted elements of his candidacy, like its strong opposition to the war in Iraq.
Mr. Brown music was extremely influential in Europe during the 1950's and 60's, when composers like Krzysztof Penderecki, Gyorgy Ligeti, Karlheinz Stockhausen and Franco Donatoni adopted elements of his style.
