according to

preposition

: in conformity with

: as stated or attested by

: depending on

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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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024 In its first year, Measure ULA has raised roughly $215 million, according to the L.A. Housing Department. —

Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024 Legacy members include environmentalists, a software engineering mogul and activists who are, according to two sources, connected to Redford (or wish to huddle round his cool flame). —

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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 Ships are still able to move through the Port of Baltimore, which handled $80.8 billion worth of foreign cargo in 2023, according to the state government — but larger cargo items will have to wait until the bridge debris is cleared. —

Omar Jimenez, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024 Michigan gas prices went up 5 cents from a week ago, with drivers on Monday paying an average of $3.62 a gallon for regular unleaded, with some concern that prices could continue to rise, according to AAA, which tracks prices nationwide. —

Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2024 The project is expected to cost more than $11 million, according to park officials. —

Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024 Demographics The majority of officers who died by suicide were white men in their 40s, according to the report. —

Luke Barr, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024

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