abide by

Example Sentences

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Since its introduction, organisations and individuals have been able to take public bodies to court for failing to abide by the duty.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order directing it to temporarily halt work on the nearly $1.8 billion fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In a statement on X, the Justice Department said it "disagrees strongly" with Brinkema's decision but "will abide by the court's ruling."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Renner added that “any employee who does not abide by our code of conduct, or who is found to be participating in unethical or illegal activity, can no longer be employed by our statewide organization.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He felt somehow that they must abide by the rules of the verse, waiting until day’s first hour on the night of the full moon.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques