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adhere

[ad-heer] / ædˈhɪər /




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"I wanted to adhere as closely to the scriptures as possible when I was sick, and I think I did that well."

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Among those advised to take statins, patients whose recommendations were based on calcium scans were much more likely to adhere to their medication regimen than those assessed using traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Here you’d have a one-off, inexpensive, readily scalable, safe intervention that people don’t even have to take every day, let alone a lifestyle regimen you have to adhere to for decades.”

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

The regulator said if people use the glasses to share a photo or video on a public social media account or in official or professional activities, they must adhere to those rules.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

“No. St. John, I will not marry you. I adhere to my resolution.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

If the appeal adheres to strict Premier League guidelines, it should be concluded by Christmas Day, with a verdict to follow in the early part of 2027.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The regulatory change must first go through a review to ensure it adheres to state law before it can take effect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

"Our nation currently adheres to the 'three non-nuclear principles,'" she said in response to a direct question from Tanaka, without discussing what she might do next.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

“The Avcon Jet Group strictly adheres to EU and U.S. sanctions laws,” the company said in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

Nonviolent passive resistance is effective as long as your opposition adheres to the same rules as you do.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Russell Kirk and Friedrich Hayek held views that seem irreconcilable, but they both adhered more closely to fusionist principles than is commonly understood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

UK airlines said they adhered to existing rules.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

He lay in a prone position, arms extended, body ensconced in gold and green lowrider armature, adhered to a blue bike frame, rocking on a 25-cent mechanical ride mechanism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The stock market hasn’t adhered to this pattern this year, however.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

It was widely accepted that scythes adhered to the highest moral and ethical standards.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

As it stands, they are adhering to a joint-statement made in 2021 that they "did not know a foreign substance was taken on to the field".

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

"The sides are adhering to the agreements that we reached," he said on Telegram.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

But it can insist on transparency where legally possible, investigate the history of the allegations and examine whether officials are adhering to the standards that protect prosecutorial independence.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

At the heart of the showdown is his backing earlier this month of the Delivery Protection Act, which would force warehouse operators to get city licenses by adhering to new safety, training and employment requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Everything they did had always made sense to me, adhering to a logic I understood.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover


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