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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

The number of households with at least two generations of adults over age 24 or grandparents living with younger grandchildren quadrupled between 1971 to 2021 to nearly 60 million, according to the Pew Research Center.

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

Overall, Chinese companies have amassed ownership stakes in about 10,000 suppliers in America, according to the data, including stakes as small as 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Since 1963, she has remained incommunicado, and according to sources, even her family is unaware of her whereabouts.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti