abide
Example Sentences
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“Passage in accordance with international law. No challenge is intended to you, and I intend to abide by rules of our government’s cease-fire,” the U.S. ship responded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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
In Tuesday's ruling, the judge laid down strict rules by which Bolsonaro must abide while he is serving his sentence at home.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
It doesn’t abide by laws or conventions or other people’s expectations either.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
Vocabulary lists containing abide
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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