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Traditionally, Japanese convenience stores have also required workers to adhere to relatively conservative dress codes, including bans on certain hair dyes and large earrings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Many presidents adhere to this norm: My study shows that between 94% and 100% of people pardoned by George H.W.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Health experts say the virus can be stopped if communities in its path adhere to strict health protocols.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Officials say hikers should adhere to the noon turnaround rule, meaning if they haven’t reached the summit by noon, they are advised to turn around while there is still sufficient daylight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
“In general, I adhere to the notion that things belong in the class to which they have been assigned—which leads us to the periodic table. No, no more about the pelican.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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The Houthis, predominantly Shia Muslims, and al-Shabaab, which adheres to Sunni Islam, are among the hundreds of millions divided by a seventh-century schism over who was the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
It has remained independent from the largely taxpayer-funded homeless service system that adheres to the housing-first model that prioritizes permanent housing without preconditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"However, Channel 4 ensures any version it transmits of acquired programmes adheres to the Ofcom Broadcasting Code."
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
But the main reason is that Gorsuch adheres to a specific philosophy in how to read the law, called textualism.
From Slate ● May 13, 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
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And which players they may not have been able to afford if they had adhered to the regulations.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
For much of history, presidents adhered to them, including by seeking approval from Congress before accepting gifts from foreign states and foreign leaders.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
It remained to be seen if the guidance would be adhered to on Saturday, with the shrine saying staff would "provide guidance" at the entrance to those "unaware".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The day was sticky enough that the plastic adhered to my bare shoulder.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
All she knew was that the doctor had prescribed a certain diet, hours of rest to be rigidly adhered to, and cod-liver oil twice a day.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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Retaining that approachable, homespun persona while adhering to the sartorial conventions and expectations of Westminster will be a challenge for Burnham.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
That’s why farms emphasize safety rules for workers like wearing shoe covers and adhering to strict handwashing requirements.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
However researchers say there is not a process to evaluate whether schools are fully adhering to the mandate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
“One thing that we’ve really been adamant about is getting the schemes that the coaches put us in and adhering to those schemes,” Nneka Ogwumike said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Unconsciously Milton was adhering to the Greek custom of not shaving after a death in the family.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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