Adopted
Both words in one sentence
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With the new form she adopted the alias "Lorin" and tried to fool Ippei into having sex with her, but she failed because she can't maintain that form for long.
Source: Manga / Yuria 100 Shiki -
Naozumi cares very much for the institution, that he adopted "Kamura" as his last name, and he gives them part of his money's gainings, to maintain his adoptive mother, friends and "siblings".
Source: Manga / Kodomo no Omocha -
Certain Internet forums have adopted Fight Club's Rules 1 and 2 (do not talk about this place) in an attempt to limit contact with the outside world and maintain their own lawless environment.
Source: Masquerade
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