abide by

Example Sentences

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Since its introduction, organisations and individuals have been able to take public bodies to court for failing to abide by the duty.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Justice Department said it would abide by a judge’s Friday order to temporarily halt work on the fund ahead of a mid-June hearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

“They will abide by the law. They will bring her to trial, I suppose. If she can prove herself innocent she is safe enough.”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare