Sentence examples for like adopted from inspiring English sources

The remainder of this note defends the inclusive usage of "pleasure" and the like adopted here and distinguishes such uses from some others.

People still write to me from those towns that saw us back in those days; we're like adopted sons.

But, a bit like adopted children, recipients have the right, if they choose, to contact their donors following the operation.

Her staff – a mix of Mexicans, Canadians and Brits – seem like adopted family, all almost falling over one other to keep us guests happy.

The conversation flowed naturally from there, and over time Freedman became like adopted family to Mullaney with friends and relatives coming to call her "Aunt Jill".

But he can be calculating, choosing his plaintiffs carefully ("That's good, judges like adopted Indian boys") and putting on the anger and emotion when the time comes for a hard sell.

Then allow yourself to go back to the old pattern if you would like, adopt the new pattern, or find an entirely new way.

If you see an outfit you like, adopt it for your own figure and personality.

Let us not forget that Queen Madge has started her own charity, Raising Malawi, and she likes adopting kids too.

Still, plans like "Adopt an A.T.M".

It will be limited to official business like adopting the platform and electing convention officers.