Examples of according to in a Sentence
According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.
She always did everything according to the rules.
I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.
He was paid according to how quickly he worked.
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The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating his disappearance and the six unauthorized or attempted uses of Valdez's card, including subpoenaing footage from the businesses where his card was used, according to KOB4.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That includes Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which has struggled to attract developers and resonate with buyers, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Time spent watching broadcast TV jumped 20% from August to September, according to the latest edition of Nielsen‘s Gauge report tracking overall viewing through TV sets.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That includes Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which has struggled to attract developers and resonate with buyers, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Time spent watching broadcast TV jumped 20% from August to September, according to the latest edition of Nielsen‘s Gauge report tracking overall viewing through TV sets.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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