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adhere

[ad-heer] / ædˈhɪər /




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"I wanted to adhere as closely to the scriptures as possible when I was sick, and I think I did that well."

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Among those advised to take statins, patients whose recommendations were based on calcium scans were much more likely to adhere to their medication regimen than those assessed using traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Here you’d have a one-off, inexpensive, readily scalable, safe intervention that people don’t even have to take every day, let alone a lifestyle regimen you have to adhere to for decades.”

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

The council’s discussion followed a story Monday in The Times which detailed how LA28 failed to adhere to the strict annual reporting requirements spelled out in the organization’s 2021 contract with the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

We adhere to a strict schedule for meals and bathing, exercise and sleep.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

"Our nation currently adheres to the 'three non-nuclear principles,'" she said in response to a direct question from Tanaka, without discussing what she might do next.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Her Netflix series adheres to them while adding historical context.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

“The Avcon Jet Group strictly adheres to EU and U.S. sanctions laws,” the company said in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

But the main reason is that Gorsuch adheres to a specific philosophy in how to read the law, called textualism.

From Slate ● May 13, 2026

Nonviolent passive resistance is effective as long as your opposition adheres to the same rules as you do.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

On Friday, Sodexo and Lothian Health Board admitted criminal charges of failing to ensure they had adhered to their duties under health and safety legislation.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

He lay in a prone position, arms extended, body ensconced in gold and green lowrider armature, adhered to a blue bike frame, rocking on a 25-cent mechanical ride mechanism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The stock market hasn’t adhered to this pattern this year, however.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

In the urban-focused section, the handles of purses or luggage are adhered to sections of the work patterned like brick and embedded with small windows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

It was widely accepted that scythes adhered to the highest moral and ethical standards.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Contractor Serco was due to fit an electronic tag to Trickett to ensure he was adhering to bail conditions imposed on him by Westminster Magistrates' Court.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

"The sides are adhering to the agreements that we reached," he said on Telegram.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

But it can insist on transparency where legally possible, investigate the history of the allegations and examine whether officials are adhering to the standards that protect prosecutorial independence.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

This legislative body needs to deliver results, not fail while adhering to a prohibitive process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

I didn’t see a bear, didn’t see a salamander, didn’t see foxfire, didn’t see anything actually—just perpetual dribbles and droplets of rain adhering to my glasses.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson


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