- present participle of adhere.
adhering
Example Sentences
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Adhering to a strict interpretation of Roman Catholic tradition, the society holds masses in Latin celebrated by priests with their backs turned to the congregation.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Adhering to rules can help smooth out portfolio returns for most retail investors — many of whom tend to rely exclusively on fundamental research to manage risk, something few successful institutional investors do.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025
Adhering to a new standard won’t be too difficult, he said, even if changes are required.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
Adhering to this rule ensures enhancers activate gene expression, and thus protein production, at the right level, place and time.
From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2024
Adhering to the branches of these miniature trees, like mosses, and lichens, you see sundry formations that you might mistake for leaves.
From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael