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  • present participle of adhere.
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adhering

[ad-heer-ing] / ædˈhɪər ɪŋ /




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Adhering to a strict interpretation of Roman Catholic tradition, the society holds masses in Latin celebrated by priests with their backs turned to the congregation.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Adhering to rules can help smooth out portfolio returns for most retail investors — many of whom tend to rely exclusively on fundamental research to manage risk, something few successful institutional investors do.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

Adhering to a new standard won’t be too difficult, he said, even if changes are required.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

Adhering to this rule ensures enhancers activate gene expression, and thus protein production, at the right level, place and time.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2024

Adhering to none of all the religions in the colonies, he yet devoutly, though without form, adhered to religion.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright




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