adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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Jacksonville got to 4-1 by adhering to a specific diet, consisting of an elite pass defense, a serviceable run game and just enough digestible passes of their own to get by.
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
This is because static cling causes dust and hair to adhere to surfaces, such as baseboards.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
One way for the committees not to have to deal with it, of course, would be to adhere to the rules and vote based simply on Tyrer’s impeccable on-field qualifications.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
This is because static cling causes dust and hair to adhere to surfaces, such as baseboards.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
One way for the committees not to have to deal with it, of course, would be to adhere to the rules and vote based simply on Tyrer’s impeccable on-field qualifications.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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