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Example Sentences
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While civilian sites can lose their protection if they are used for military purposes, in such cases attacks must adhere to principles of international humanitarian law including distinguishing between combatants and civilians.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“So that’s a discrepancy right there that should be addressed so that companies have a standard to adhere to.”
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
But you will also have to adhere to your Required Minimum Distributions.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
The Aolani spokesman said, “We adhere fully to all applicable export control regulations.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
“Traveling through the Otherworld requires a cost. Time does not always adhere to mortal standards.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.