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 court order directing it to temporarily halt work on the nearly $1.8 billion fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Hezbollah is not a party to the negotiations, and says it will not abide by their outcomes.

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

At length, Fflewddur murmured, “I put the decision in your hands and abide by what you do.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander