In response to a question about the two Germanys, Mr. Bush adopted what had long been the Soviet position.

Mr. Bush has adopted that Great Society program as one of his favorites.

In some parts of the country, Mr. Bush in effect has adopted a "no more wilderness" policy.

Mr. Bush has adopted a complicated policy.

Other Democratic leaders urged Mr. Bush to adopt the treaty as it stands.

Another adviser said Mr. Bush, by nature, adopted a more formal, constrained manner in public.

But today, Mr. Bush adopted a much sharper tone, criticizing the administration's handling of the missile defense program.

In speaking directly to the young, Mr. Bush adopted a different approach, reaching out to the potential victims of the drug epidemic.

Mr. Bush adopted this reasoning, with severe restrictions.

To keep from stepping on his campaign message of the day, Mr. Bush adopted the same technique.