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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Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The combination of speed and efficiency for the inspections were attractive attributes for Hertz, according to Mike Moore, executive vice president, technical operations.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The national average price for regular gas fell to $3.15 a barrel on Friday, according to AAA.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Shortly after their wedding, George and Amal bought a home on a tiny island in England, Sonning Eye, according to Vogue.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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