adhering
Example Sentences
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In not adhering to the expected rules of conflict-based drama, “Dreams in Nightmares” can confound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
This legislative body needs to deliver results, not fail while adhering to a prohibitive process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The couple takes the Mills Act obligations, such as maintaining their home’s historic character and adhering to design guidelines, seriously.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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
One can speculate that grieving parents were unable to let go of their children’s bodies in a society that viewed the spirit as adhering to the flesh.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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