as in adherences
the following of a custom, rule, or law
expectations of strict obedience to the guidelines were soon dashed
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Zhdanov and his team calculated the depth of this possible reservoir by flying a helicopter that was kitted out with electromagnetic equipment over a section of the of the lake and combined these observations with magnetic measurements to study the structure of the reservoir.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Here are my observations on the 52-year-old stadium, which could be left behind in favor of a new location in the near future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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As these annual observances continue, some may be wondering if Holy Week celebrations are (or have ever been) federally recognized holidays.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In some modern Jewish congregations, contemporary afflictions and forms of oppression are incorporated into Passover observances alongside the traditional biblical plagues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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