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adherence

[ad-heer-uhns, -her-] / ædˈhɪər əns, -ˈhɛr- /


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During his visit, the pope has praised Spain's "active commitment to peace" and "faithful adherence to international law".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

His remarks echoed those he delivered during his royal reception, in which he praised Spain's commitment to peace and its "faithful adherence to international law".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Although there may be trade-offs between strict adherence to these eligibility requirements and broad representativeness, the current methodology provides substantial market coverage and sector balance,” S&P Dow Jones Indices added in its latest release.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Europeans, who already view the U.S.-EU trade deal as heavily skewed in America’s favor, have expressed doubts about U.S. adherence to its terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Its rulers are not held together by blood ties but by adherence to a common doctrine.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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