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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Those who do not abide by our policy will no longer be welcome on our property.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
While red, cerulean, and florals (for spring) were the evening’s most popular looks, not everyone abided by that principle.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
By entering, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and warrant and represent that their entry is their original work.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, and the data center would not draw from the local water supply, according to the company.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
The ruling comes in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s lawsuit challenging the project, which aims to stop it until the White House abides by federal law and other rules, like obtaining congressional approval.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues Israel's refusal to stop fighting in Lebanon and abide by the ceasefire with Iran has threatened the truce.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
While red, cerulean, and florals (for spring) were the evening’s most popular looks, not everyone abided by that principle.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
By entering, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and warrant and represent that their entry is their original work.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, and the data center would not draw from the local water supply, according to the company.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
The ruling comes in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s lawsuit challenging the project, which aims to stop it until the White House abides by federal law and other rules, like obtaining congressional approval.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues Israel's refusal to stop fighting in Lebanon and abide by the ceasefire with Iran has threatened the truce.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Abide by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abide%20by. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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