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abide by

VERB
adhere to
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Ahead of the talks, a senior member of the organisation told the Associated Press that it would not abide by any settlement agreed upon in Washington.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Passage in accordance with international law. No challenge is intended to you, and I intend to abide by rules of our government’s cease-fire,” the U.S. ship responded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

Jesse had taken charge, with Eric happy to abide by his decisions.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz