- present participle of adhere.
adhering
Example Sentences
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This legislative body needs to deliver results, not fail while adhering to a prohibitive process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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
Bankers must look the part without standing out, adhering to codes for everything from their suits and watches to their shoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Meanwhile, Jaime and Nicolas were growing up apart from the feminine dyad, adhering to the then common belief that “we have to become men.”
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
