abide
Example Sentences
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In a statement on X, the Justice Department said it "disagrees strongly" with Brinkema's decision but "will abide by the court's ruling."
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
While the new legislation is being phased in initially, all pop-up campsite operators will need to abide by it from 1 September.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Political scandals have always boiled down to whether the party in question has failed to live up to a standard that its constituents expect their representatives to abide by.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
In other words, it’s up to the House and Senate to acknowledge and abide by the will of voters as expressed in the election returns.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
In intemperate language, he questioned whether the ANC was honorable enough to abide by any agreements it signed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing abide
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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