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Example Sentences

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Stories about recessions frequently adhere to a boom-to-bust narrative arc.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some physicians believe that the Wegovy pill’s regimen will limit how much weight people will lose, in part because it may be difficult to adhere to those steps every morning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Employees must adhere to posted signage and communications,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

While civilian sites can lose their protection if they are used for military purposes, in such cases attacks must adhere to principles of international humanitarian law including distinguishing between combatants and civilians.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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