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abide by

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adhere to
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McKinsey’s Kelkar called it “impossible” to abide by the FCC’s restrictions without onshoring actuator manufacturing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

The U.K. government said in a statement that it is ensuring online platforms abide by British law.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

The second, AB 1795, would require insurers to abide by those standards in the claims process and do so in a timely manner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Deputy Commissioner Phukan says the administration had complied with the court's demarcation order and would abide by any further directions.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Failure to abide by this one rule would nullify his victory; and Eurydice would be lost forever.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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