adhere
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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
The slight had been a way of punishing her for her militancy and her refusal to adhere to the more moderate approach of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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The model performed poorly on tests measuring alignment, or how well the model adheres to what humans would like it to do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"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
"However, Channel 4 ensures any version it transmits of acquired programmes adheres to the Ofcom Broadcasting Code."
From BBC ● Jun. 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
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"Whilst nothing can undo the family's loss, it is hoped that these measures, if implemented and adhered to, will reduce the risk of a similar tragedy occurring in the future," Neale, from Pepperells Solicitors, said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
In the months since we began working with our financial adviser, I’ve mostly adhered to the plan and taken the prescribed actions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 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
All she knew was that the doctor had prescribed a certain diet, hours of rest to be rigidly adhered to, and cod-liver oil twice a day.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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As it stands, they are adhering to a joint-statement made in 2021 that they "did not know a foreign substance was taken on to the field".
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
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
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