abide by
verb
abided by; abiding by; abides by
: to accept or conform to without objection
abide by the rules/law
will abide by your decision
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Nevertheless, Sonomura abides by gravity.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Angine de Poitrine don’t abide by these rules.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Among other changes, the law requires health officials to inspect the Aurora facility at least every three months to ensure the detention center abides by safety standards related to food and water quality, confinement conditions and medical services.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
However, the statement published by DOJ notes that administration plans to abide by the order issued by Judge Kathleen Williams, which set a two-week window for a legal case surrounding the issue to play out.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
The Department will abide by the Court's ruling.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Designer Jennie Holland abides by the rule of thumb to use no more than three ‘features’ on the exterior.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Just as is the case in every state, there are all kinds of medical licensing requirements that need to be abided by.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Fiesta is in addition to the food vendors at the games, which will offer a variety of offerings that are inclusive to those who abide by kosher or halal diets, Smith said.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 28 May 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Angine de Poitrine don’t abide by these rules.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Among other changes, the law requires health officials to inspect the Aurora facility at least every three months to ensure the detention center abides by safety standards related to food and water quality, confinement conditions and medical services.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
However, the statement published by DOJ notes that administration plans to abide by the order issued by Judge Kathleen Williams, which set a two-week window for a legal case surrounding the issue to play out.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
The Department will abide by the Court's ruling.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Designer Jennie Holland abides by the rule of thumb to use no more than three ‘features’ on the exterior.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Just as is the case in every state, there are all kinds of medical licensing requirements that need to be abided by.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Fiesta is in addition to the food vendors at the games, which will offer a variety of offerings that are inclusive to those who abide by kosher or halal diets, Smith said.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 28 May 2026
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“Abide by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abide%20by. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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