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Zuckerberg says Meta is adopting a new governance structure that gives its board of directors power to say whether new models adhere to safety criteria the board approves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
A dissent by presiding Justice Alison Tucher concluded the majority misread the proposition, which she said must adhere to the state’s civil rights laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
I am loath to disclaim the power that comes with symbols such as the flag, words such as freedom, and the attachments that adhere to foundational inheritances such as, yes, the Constitution.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
This shift complicates life for traditional stock pickers who strictly adhere to the deep value principles of Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett’s mentor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
I would have preferred to sit in the front seat, but Alyssa’s brother called it, and if we don’t adhere to the convention of calling shotgun, what rule of law is left to us?
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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"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
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
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The day was sticky enough that the plastic adhered to my bare shoulder.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Of course, if City were found guilty, it would be impossible to know if Guardiola would have won less - and how much less - if the club had adhered to the rules.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
“It’s never been used, it’s never been adhered to,” Trump said of the act.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
Earlier restorers cut it into six sections, adhered it to acidic backing and sealed it with animal glue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
The bubbles adhered to each other, and to the branches of the willows, with surprising strength.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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This legislative body needs to deliver results, not fail while adhering to a prohibitive process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Just breaking out and being who you are and not adhering to these labels and not being put in this box — that mentality is in all of Gregg’s movies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Retaining that approachable, homespun persona while adhering to the sartorial conventions and expectations of Westminster will be a challenge for Burnham.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Bankers must look the part without standing out, adhering to codes for everything from their suits and watches to their shoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 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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