adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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Compounding pharmacies must adhere to the FDA’s sterility and quality production methods, but these rules are not as rigorous for compounding pharmacies as those for commercial manufacturers of generic drugs.
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C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Layer Shades of Green The couple's yard adheres to a mostly green palette, with a few white flowers occasionally blooming.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Sign up and follow your nation’s post-quantum security programs to ensure your post-quantum migration follows best practices and adheres to your government’s regulations.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
It’s also adheres to the beats of a more familiar and typically heterosexual love story.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Layer Shades of Green The couple's yard adheres to a mostly green palette, with a few white flowers occasionally blooming.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Sign up and follow your nation’s post-quantum security programs to ensure your post-quantum migration follows best practices and adheres to your government’s regulations.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
It’s also adheres to the beats of a more familiar and typically heterosexual love story.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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