abide by

Example Sentences

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The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order directing it to temporarily halt work on the nearly $1.8 billion fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“The Department will abide by the Court’s ruling.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Pritchard encouraged people to "abide by the restrictions", saying "they are there for a reason".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

All day Ranofer went about his duties mechanically, forcing himself to abide by his own decision that he and Heqet should not be seen in conversation.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw