adhering

Example Sentences

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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

Under the arrangement, US user data will be stored in Oracle's secure cloud environment, with cybersecurity audited by third-party experts and adhering to federal standards, TikTok said.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Once a team has been drawn they will go into the first available group, adhering to the draw constraints, in alphabetical order.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Havermeyer had tiny bits of peanut brittle adhering to his lips, chin and cheeks.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller