abide

Example Sentences

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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

In its statement, Meta said that it would abide by the board's suggestions the next time it encounters "identical" content that is also "in the same context" as the video the board reviewed.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

To which I replied, “Very well, My Lord, I believe we are all prepared to abide by that as long as you are prepared to pay Mr. Nokwe his fees.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela