abide

Example Sentences

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While most tech companies have pledged to abide by Australian laws, they have warned that the heavy-handed move could simply push teens to darker, less-regulated corners of the internet.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

If she wishes to continue to receive your financial support, it makes sense that she should abide by your rules.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

In Tuesday's ruling, the judge laid down strict rules by which Bolsonaro must abide while he is serving his sentence at home.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Kalshi gives creators guidelines for disclosing they are paid by the company, “but not all creators choose to abide by those guidelines,” Diana, the company’s spokeswoman, said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

I think you can abide a while with a little piece of it yourself.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss