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 judge’s Friday order to temporarily halt work on the fund ahead of a mid-June hearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Hezbollah is not a party to the negotiations, and says it will not abide by their outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

“Which you shall make for me, Jane. I will abide by your decision.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë