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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Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
The Israeli campaign in Lebanon has killed more than 4,000 people since March 2, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
—Deva Lee, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Despite its nickname, June's moon won't look red like a strawberry, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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