abide by

Example Sentences

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In other words, it’s up to the House and Senate to acknowledge and abide by the will of voters as expressed in the election returns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

"It's up to the... Hungarian government to abide by the ruling and once that is done the issue is solved," said spokeswoman Paula Pinho.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In a press conference, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun also urged diplomacy and called on the United States and Iran to abide by their ceasefire, after the failure of weekend peace talks in Pakistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Passage in accordance with international law. No challenge is intended to you, and I intend to abide by rules of our government’s cease-fire,” the U.S. ship responded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In intemperate language, he questioned whether the ANC was honorable enough to abide by any agreements it signed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela