It has been unofficially adopted as the national bird of Wales.

She unofficially adopted all the veterans who passed through the doors, and devoted her life to their care.

Tradition has it that Zinzendorf unofficially adopted him as his father.

Barrie was named as co-guardian of the boys and unofficially adopted them.

Barrie unofficially adopted the Davies boys following the deaths of their parents.

As a result, he is unofficially adopted by the camp as a mascot.

He is unofficially adopted by Dale and Andrea after their parents die.

The song was unofficially adopted by the trade union movement, and it is widely considered to be a proud folk anthem for the working man.

Mother unofficially adopts the neglected child after Sarah dies as a result of police brutality.

He met Baker when he was 14, and was unofficially adopted by her.