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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Effective leaders have shifted from traditional risk management protocols to dynamic and responsible governance models for managing AI’s growth across industries and applications while adhering to their values.
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John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This prospect has raised concerns about how such a deal would adhere to the law and address the national security risks at the heart of the TikTok ban.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Atkins noted that foreign private issuers already adhere to semi-annual reporting.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In one client example, a couple chose to strictly adhere to the 4 percent rule despite being able to afford more.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This prospect has raised concerns about how such a deal would adhere to the law and address the national security risks at the heart of the TikTok ban.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Atkins noted that foreign private issuers already adhere to semi-annual reporting.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In one client example, a couple chose to strictly adhere to the 4 percent rule despite being able to afford more.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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