abide
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It is the most popular game on earth because it asks for nothing but a ball and other people, and rewards what the strongman cannot abide: cooperation, trust, the surrender of the self.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order directing it to temporarily halt work on the nearly $1.8 billion fund.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In a statement on X, the Justice Department said it "disagrees strongly" with Brinkema's decision but "will abide by the court's ruling."
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
In other words, it’s up to the House and Senate to acknowledge and abide by the will of voters as expressed in the election returns.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 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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