Sentence examples for sometimes adopted from inspiring English sources

Siblings and cousins frequently adopted one another's children, and grandparents sometimes adopted their own grandchildren.

I had introduced myself to Dad as Peter, the name I sometimes adopted, along with quite a developed alternative character, during anonymous sexual encounters.

"Is there any other place?" Professional had a reputation for innovative work, modifying cameras in ways that were sometimes adopted by the manufacturers.

Silvio Berlusconi and Nicholas Sarkozy, not to mention Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, have sometimes adopted positions that were formerly the exclusive preserve of extremist parties.

When the Mets negotiated their larger contracts with star players — complex deals with signing bonuses and performance incentives — they sometimes adopted the strategy of placing deferred money owed the players with Mr. Madoff's investment firm.

In past speeches, Mr. Karzai has sometimes adopted a yearning tone as he has expressed a desire to be the Afghan leader who could unite the country's factions, including bringing the Taliban in from the battlefield.

Professional animal breeders sometimes adopt brands as trademarks to indicate high standards of quality.

Among celebrities, Mr. Fallon sometimes adopts the persona of a fan.

Storyboard, when discussing his career, sometimes adopts the pose that sheer will power and positive thinking can topple all obstacles.

Argentina is too small to play the strong sponsoring role of France, and sometimes adopts the wariness of Britain.

Politicians sometimes adopt this approach, insisting that their constituents refuse to accept a compromise and have thus tied their hands.