abide by
Example Sentences
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The company said earlier it would abide by an order from Mayor Bass to remove the waste within 45 days and has weeks to go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“You are all employees at will and can choose to abide by this mandate in the terms laid out above or not,” read the note, signed by Nieporte, DeGaetano and Selver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
It’s formal, but I know you’ve been here for a long time, and I want to abide by the correct channels.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
McNamara said they try to "abide by the customs" as visitors, but tipping has been a culture shock.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
It doesn’t abide by laws or conventions or other people’s expectations either.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
