abide by

Example Sentences

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Ahead of the talks, a senior member of the organisation told the Associated Press that it would not abide by any settlement agreed upon in Washington.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

While most tech companies have pledged to abide by Australian laws, they have warned that the heavy-handed move could simply push teens to darker, less-regulated corners of the internet.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

If she wishes to continue to receive your financial support, it makes sense that she should abide by your rules.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“But of course, everyone is obliged to abide by international law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

In fact, during the strikes I was often in the position of remonstrating with some of my more wayward colleagues who did not want to abide by our agreement.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela