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adherence

[ad-heer-uhns, -her-] / ædˈhɪər əns, -ˈhɛr- /


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“Fiscal credibility, built through adherence to agreed expenditure paths, is our best protection against rising borrowing costs,” said Pieter Hasekamp, chair of the EFB.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

During his visit, the pope has praised Spain's "active commitment to peace" and "faithful adherence to international law".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Although there may be trade-offs between strict adherence to these eligibility requirements and broad representativeness, the current methodology provides substantial market coverage and sector balance,” S&P Dow Jones Indices added in its latest release.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"To prevail, the newspaper must prove the absolute truth of its reporting or demonstrate strict adherence to standards of responsible journalism."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Our religion’s adherence to the Julian calendar has once again left us out of sync with the neighborhood.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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