- present participle of adhere.
adhering
Example Sentences
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Retaining that approachable, homespun persona while adhering to the sartorial conventions and expectations of Westminster will be a challenge for Burnham.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Bankers must look the part without standing out, adhering to codes for everything from their suits and watches to their shoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
It means adhering scrupulously to the requirements of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 unless the Supreme Court decides that it is unconstitutional.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Sheng Lu, a fashion and apparel-studies professor at the University of Delaware, said that the costs of adhering to a more environmentally friendly approach to business can add up.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
Root alighted gently on the deck, his boots adhering slightly to the mixture of dried soap and blubber coating the steel surface.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
