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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The aim, according to a spokesperson for Slate Auto, is to make the new vehicle repairable and customizable while adhering to safety and crash standards.
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Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
He’s now deemed heroic in adhering to the Seven Virtues -- faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Apr. 2025
Residents are urged to avoid the affected areas and adhere to any new alerts or evacuation notices.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stress the importance of training teams to manage both human and AI workflows while adhering to industry standards.
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—Chris Bowen, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
He’s now deemed heroic in adhering to the Seven Virtues -- faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Apr. 2025
Residents are urged to avoid the affected areas and adhere to any new alerts or evacuation notices.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stress the importance of training teams to manage both human and AI workflows while adhering to industry standards.
5.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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