abide by
Example Sentences
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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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