How to Use accordance in a Sentence

accordance

noun
  • And it's done in accordance with the rules of the road.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 5 June 2023
  • The monks pray at least six times a day, in accordance with the canonical hours of the liturgy.
    Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022
  • In accordance to the plea deal, Flake will be sentenced in September to a prison term of 22 years.
    Andrea Cavallier, NBC News, 27 July 2023
  • The boy, in accordance with store policy, left the backpack near the store’s entrance.
    cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022
  • In the end, though, the most important thing is living in accordance with your own beliefs.
    Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
  • The event was held in accordance with local health and safety guidelines.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2022
  • The work is composed of 96 recycled car headlights, and their glaring LEDs blink on and off, moving across the wall in accordance with the rhythms of the sun.
    Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022
  • But now Democrats are in full control and acting in accordance with the voters who gave them that control.
    Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Within a few pages, though, in accordance with the cumulative nature of the song, the place is overrun.
    Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 2 Dec. 2022
  • In accordance with the royal line of succession, Charles takes the throne, to be followed by William, who will now be followed by George, 9.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Finally, feed them a diet in accordance with their life stage and health.
    San Antonio Express-News, 17 Nov. 2022
  • The governors made the direction in accordance with a proclamation from the White House.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The film moves in loose accordance with the timeline of Woolf’s novel, and the Orlandos are costumed in millstone collars.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The service is expected to be more pared down than the Queen’s, in accordance with Charles’s wishes for a more streamlined monarchy.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022
  • The cars wound their way to a small, scenic village named Nitchras; in accordance with Muslim tradition, the body was washed and taken to the family home.
    Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2022
  • And Ojibwe tribal members have four tags in accordance with their treaty rights.
    Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Once created, these records must be preserved and managed, or disposed of, in accordance with the statute.
    David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Beyond Burger?—and the only way to live in accordance with nature, as God intended, is to chow down on a veiny slab of uncooked beef.
    Luke Winkie, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2022
  • That compares to last year's 8.99% cap, increased due in accordance with higher values for the options contracts sold by the fund.
    Eric Wallerstein, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2023
  • This assures you that the hemp is grown in accordance with national standards and practices.
    Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Starrett said the judge instructed the jury in accordance with state law, as required.
    Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 10 Nov. 2022
  • In accordance with state law, Lamont issued the writs for each of these districts on Jan. 13, his office said.
    Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2023
  • The sale will be conducted in accordance with a Chapter 11 plan, which will be subject to a creditor vote.
    Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
  • However, this year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, and in accordance with the store’s normal schedule, it will be closed.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 1 Jan. 2023
  • In New York, former staffers will be employed for another month in accordance with state laws.
    WIRED, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Proceeds from the sale will go to philanthropic causes, in accordance with Allen's wishes, Christie's said.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2022
  • These are people who are presenting themselves asking that they be processed in accordance with the laws of the United States.
    CBS News, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Their full names were not given, in accordance with Mexican law.
    CBS News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Supplements sold over the counter come in approved dosages, and are unlikely to hurt if taken in accordance to the directions on the label.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 4 May 2023
  • The 61 workers at Anchor have been given a 60-day notice in accordance to the law and are due to receive severance packages as the brewery shuts shop.
    Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 13 July 2023

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