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Example Sentences
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Robert Mueller, who ran the FBI from 2001 to 2013, was known to adhere to Hoover’s G-man dress code of white shirts and dark suits, admonishing agents who wore something more colorful.
It likely contains guidelines around dress code, and if your boss isn’t adhering to them, you can go to HR.
From MarketWatch
Earlier this month, Congo’s Tshisekedi visited Washington again, where he urged U.S. lawmakers to pass sanctions legislation on Rwanda to pressure it to adhere to the peace agreement, according to Congressional aides.
Three years ago, Bostic faced scrutiny after reporting that he had failed to adhere to Fed rules governing senior officials’ personal financial transactions.
"The bags are extremely thin so you can only put so much in there, and you can only put certain things in, but no one seems to adhere to that," explains Jackie.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
