adhering

Example Sentences

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Their music suggests styles—free jazz, funk, Jamaican dub, rock, and more—while adhering to the conventions of none.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The law also means that parents can complain to the department if they believe a school is not adhering to the guidelines.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Under the arrangement, US user data will be stored in Oracle's secure cloud environment, with cybersecurity audited by third-party experts and adhering to federal standards, TikTok said.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

By adding in new characters while adhering to the original story, the author creates something new, strange and thrilling.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Meanwhile, Jaime and Nicolas were growing up apart from the feminine dyad, adhering to the then common belief that “we have to become men.”

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende