Sentence examples for adopting though from inspiring English sources

Rattanbai defied her family and nominally converted to Islam, adopting (though never using) the name Maryam Jinnah, resulting in a permanent estrangement from her family and Parsi society.

In most states, puppies must be at least 8 weeks old before they can be sold or adopted, though some allow adoptions at 7 weeks.

Susan was never formally adopted, though she took his name.

As a result, a statewide property tax for education was adopted, though not without great resistance.

He's adopted, though we're still blood related – he's my cousin.

Mr. Burns, the undersecretary of state, said he was confident a resolution would be adopted, though he did not offer a timetable.

It is far from certain his radical proposal will be adopted, though several NGOs and international institutions said the suggestion has had surprising traction.

It is possible for men in the UK to adopt – though a social worker tells me, on condition of anonymity, that the best route would be to become a foster carer first, and then to adopt.