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abide by

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adhere to
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But she’s so loaded, she doesn’t abide by existing train schedules and surprises them all by stopping a train that is supposed to bypass the town.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 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

Upon your mother-in-law’s death, the trust generally becomes irrevocable, and you must abide by its terms.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

He called on the supporters of Khan, who remains a dominant political personality, to abide by the party's agreement with the court that there "must not be any crowding or commotion".

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

She would abide by this commandment from her father herself, and make him do it too.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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