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according to

PREPOSITION
in accordance with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in accord with in accordance with in agreement with
STRONG
conforming to in consonance with in keeping with in the manner of
WEAK
as reported by as stated in in line with just as pursuant to to the degree that

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The species has also been introduced to other regions, including Hawaii, New York, Florida, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, and Australia, according to the 2025 study.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Fewer than 4% of all U.S. homes offer single-floor living, no-step entries, and wide hallways and doorways — the key features of accessible housing — according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

The boy was traveling at around 35 mph on a black E Ride Pro electric motorcycle when he struck the median and lost control of the vehicle, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

More than 60 auto suppliers in the U.S. today are owned by companies located in China, according to data compiled by the consulting firm AlixPartners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

If things go according to plan, we’ll be gone by then.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy