- present participle of adhere.
adhering
Example Sentences
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Earlier this month, he backed the Delivery Protection Act, which would force warehouse operators such as Amazon to obtain licenses from the city by adhering to new safety, training and employment requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Just breaking out and being who you are and not adhering to these labels and not being put in this box — that mentality is in all of Gregg’s movies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Retaining that approachable, homespun persona while adhering to the sartorial conventions and expectations of Westminster will be a challenge for Burnham.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
That’s why farms emphasize safety rules for workers like wearing shoe covers and adhering to strict handwashing requirements.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Would Mr. Darcy then consider the rashness of your original intention as atoned for by your obstinacy in adhering to it?”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
