adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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This change reflects a broader legislative trend designed to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with past convictions, while also increasing compliance risks for employers that fail to adhere to the new requirements.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump’s administration adhered to her pleas, and agreed to reinstate the funding on Wednesday.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Global Expertise Operating in Turkey, the UK, and Dubai, Este Medical Group adheres to European standards, backed by over 20 years of experience and globally recognized doctors.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Of the five companies Musk owns or manages, only Tesla has to adhere to the strict rules that ensure public companies are transparent with investors.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump’s administration adhered to her pleas, and agreed to reinstate the funding on Wednesday.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Global Expertise Operating in Turkey, the UK, and Dubai, Este Medical Group adheres to European standards, backed by over 20 years of experience and globally recognized doctors.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Of the five companies Musk owns or manages, only Tesla has to adhere to the strict rules that ensure public companies are transparent with investors.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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