abide
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Ahead of the talks, a senior member of the organisation told the Associated Press that it would not abide by any settlement agreed upon in Washington.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
While most tech companies have pledged to abide by Australian laws, they have warned that the heavy-handed move could simply push teens to darker, less-regulated corners of the internet.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
If she wishes to continue to receive your financial support, it makes sense that she should abide by your rules.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
“But of course, everyone is obliged to abide by international law.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
He could not abide losing or backing down.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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Vocabulary lists containing abide
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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