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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Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, stress management, and adhering to a healthy eating pattern, can slow the effects of aging with minimal side effects. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025 However, there’s a decency that systems can adhere to make people aware of their options. Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 May 2025 Trump’s administration adhered to her pleas, agreeing to reinstate the funding, so Hudson took to social media to extend her gratitude to the Trump administration and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025 The developer’s experience played a key role in debugging, optimizing performance, adhering to security protocols and ensuring seamless integration into the larger architecture. R. Paul Singh, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for adhere to

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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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