abide
Example Sentences
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The other two are important, sure, especially for not rocking the familial boat, but everyone should abide by the letter of the law.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Regardless of whether it does end up being banned for under-16s, Roblox will still need to abide by requirements for all platforms to disable features that let strangers communicate with children, announced alongside the ban.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
You don’t even necessarily need new treaties, just agreements on notifications, and agreements to continue to abide by arsenal limits that were in previous arms control agreements.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
The Texas Animal Health Commission also asks that cattlemen closely monitor wounds, reduce biting pests like flies and ticks whenever possible, and abide by infestation quarantines drawn by state authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Okay, to be honest, I can abide by the limitation of obviousness, but the “feels” part was a done deal as far as the Wild Boy of Bainbridge Island was concerned.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
Vocabulary lists containing abide
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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Antigone
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