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abide by

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adhere to
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But she’s so loaded, she doesn’t abide by existing train schedules and surprises them all by stopping a train that is supposed to bypass the town.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

The U.K. government said in a statement that it is ensuring online platforms abide by British law.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

"They have shattered it, they are the ones that have failed to abide by their statutory obligations," he said.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Upon your mother-in-law’s death, the trust generally becomes irrevocable, and you must abide by its terms.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

But he had made his choice and he had to abide by it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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