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
And then there are the many authors who can’t abide working in a room of their own.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
Rules of engagement are typically in place to avoid unnecessary civilian casualties, abide by international law, and prevent friendly-fire incidents.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
“Well!” she went on; “you have a promising career before you. Be good—deserve it—and abide by Mr. Jaggers’s instructions.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
