adhering

Example Sentences

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Sheng Lu, a fashion and apparel-studies professor at the University of Delaware, said that the costs of adhering to a more environmentally friendly approach to business can add up.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

She has a quieter style, while adhering to his belief that you can’t lead without grassroots support.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

A former executive went public with claims that the bank wasn’t adhering to lofty goals on ESG, but missed out on a program that pays whistleblowers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It added that adhering to the existing index rules could “prevent such IPOs’ timely index inclusion and impact the overall index’s effectiveness as a benchmark.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Root alighted gently on the deck, his boots adhering slightly to the mixture of dried soap and blubber coating the steel surface.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer