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adherence

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


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“Fiscal credibility, built through adherence to agreed expenditure paths, is our best protection against rising borrowing costs,” said Pieter Hasekamp, chair of the EFB.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

A strict adherence to form was the order of the night.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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