according to

PREPOSITION

in accordance with

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STRONGEST

in accord with in accordance with in agreement with

STRONG

conforming to in consonance with in keeping with in the manner of

WEAK

as reported by as stated in in line with just as pursuant to to the degree that

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The early enrollment program is growing at Chaffey, up 22% from the previous year, according to Varela.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A group of schoolchildren were passing through the area at a time and a school teacher was seen standing in front of them to protect them, according to local media.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Workers at SK hynix received bonuses more than three times larger than those paid by Samsung last year, according to Samsung's union.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But investors may want to think twice before calling it a comeback, according to Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“Well, according to the prophecy, only one Manifestor may be able to stop the Manowari. This person is traditionally called the Mshindi, but most people call them the Chosen One.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

according to

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