Adoptive in a sentence

But the latest 23andMe shocker was that my adoptive brother and sister aren't biologically related to my adoptive dad.

However, the reduction in the risk of major depression disappeared if another family member in the adoptive family -- a parent or step-sibling -- developed depression, or there was a death or divorce in the adoptive family.

By this scheme, Lucius Verus, who was already Hadrian's adoptive grandson through his natural father, remained Hadrian's adoptive grandson through his new father.

By this scheme, Verus, who was already Hadrian's adoptive grandson through his natural father, remained Hadrian's adoptive son through his new father.

It is believed that children who are adopted may not feel as though they fit in with their adoptive families knowing that their adoptive parents are not the people who gave birth to them.

Many adoptees call their adoptive parents "mom" and "dad" and refer to adoptive siblings as such, which adoptees feel may hurt their biological families, should they find out.

A dangerous thug kidnapped his adoptive parents at knifepoint and trapped them in a car for the sake of £500.

A foster parent rubbed feces in her face when she was a toddler and her adoptive father used a stun gun on her, according to the petition.

A jury in the case deliberated for only two hours before finding 18-year-old Sisk guilty of the murder of his father John Sisk, 38, adoptive mother Mary Sisk, 35, and half-siblings Kane, six, Rorrie, four, and Colson, six months.

Americans of all backgrounds “should be outraged that a prospective adoptive mom who is otherwise qualified has to go to federal court to adopt kids who need a loving home,” González told The Washington Stand.

Based on a comic book series by Gerard Way, Netflix's show revolves around a group of dysfunctional former heroes who unenthusiastically reunite following the death of their adoptive father.

Cloud's co-star, Javon "Wanna" Walton, who played Cloud's adoptive brother, Ashtray, in "Euphoria" also took to Instagram to pay tribute to his co-star.

Ellie has often gushed about how her adoptive parents Steve and Val - who have four other kids - are some of her biggest supporters but did not know that she was not their biological daughter.

Emeka Chochoo, the former manager of Nigerian actor Mr. Ibu explained why the police recently invited Jasmine Chioma Okafor, his adoptive daughter, as well as his two sons, Daniel and Val.

Falk says while all families are deserving of equal access to leave benefits, adoptive and intended parents are at a disadvantage under the current parental benefits system.

Forever the prankster, Shyamalan will cut from something horrible happening in the film’s “present” to flashbacks of Eric and Andrew first meeting their newborn, adoptive daughter.

For younger audiences, 's adoptive Hogwarts family likely played a similar role.

Haru Kaido is a friendly and smart young man visiting Canada to see his adoptive mother.

Her adoptive mother is actress Angelina Jolie, and her biological mother is an Ethiopian lady named Mentewab Dawit Lebiso.

Her adoptive mother passed away 10 years ago, and Marshall wasn't sure how much longer she would have with her father.