hewing

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Based on the 2020 novel by Janice Hadlow, “The Other Bennet Sister” begins within the “Pride and Prejudice” storyline, hewing close to the plot first published in 1813, though telling it from Mary’s perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

They point out that the core rate has been more stable than headline PCE inflation, hewing closely to a range of 2.8% to 3% in the past two years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

But being a politician occasionally requires actual leadership, which means working to persuade voters of the merits of a position, rather than reflexively hewing to public opinion at any given moment.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

Harrell acknowledged the tasks before him while hewing closely to his “One Seattle” mantra.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The broadax, or carpenter's ax, is an ax for hewing timber, made heavier than the chopping ax, and with a broader and thinner blade and a shorter handle.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah