abide by

Example Sentences

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Although platforms have pledged to abide by the laws, they have warned the measures could instead push teenagers into dark, unregulated corners of the internet.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

“My job is to abide by the rules,” Treinen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

I’ll go one step further: Everyone must abide by the letter of the law.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Regardless of whether it does end up being banned for under-16s, Roblox will still need to abide by requirements for all platforms to disable features that let strangers communicate with children, announced alongside the ban.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“For fifty minutes a day, five days a week, you abide by my rules. Or you fail. The choice is yours. Both of you leave.”

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green