adhering

Example Sentences

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A former executive went public with claims that the bank wasn’t adhering to lofty goals on ESG, but missed out on a program that pays whistleblowers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He told reporters on Friday: "We have a trade deal with the European Union. They were not adhering to it. So I raised the tariffs on cars and trucks."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It likely contains guidelines around dress code, and if your boss isn’t adhering to them, you can go to HR.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Thompson’s Benedict, whom “Bridgerton” viewers have come to know as the artistic, pansexual second-oldest son of the Bridgerton clan, has long shown disinterest in settling down or adhering to societal norms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

He began to attack the ANC for not adhering to the agreements that we had made with the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela