adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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As a result, Apple, Google and Oracle could face tough penalties for failing to adhere to the law.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025
These reporting requirements were ultimately invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court based on the failure of the IRS to fully adhere to the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Authorities advise residents to monitor local forecasts and adhere to safety guidelines, whether preparing for frigid temperatures or fire risks.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Weak procedure ‘sets you up for failure’ Small local governments routinely fail to adhere to a bedrock principle of financial control and accountability — segregation of duties.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025
These reporting requirements were ultimately invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court based on the failure of the IRS to fully adhere to the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Authorities advise residents to monitor local forecasts and adhere to safety guidelines, whether preparing for frigid temperatures or fire risks.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Weak procedure ‘sets you up for failure’ Small local governments routinely fail to adhere to a bedrock principle of financial control and accountability — segregation of duties.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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