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.
Examples of adhere to in a Sentence
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With the lack of oversight on private firearm sales, dealers may not adhere to age requirements.
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The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Give yourself plenty of time Once the prep work is finished, allow ample time for the paints and sealers to adhere to the surface, dry and cure.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
But for the best companies, this discussion has never been about politics or adhering to some alphabet mandate.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The girls learn a little bit of everything – ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, classical, tap, West African - and must adhere to Young-Byron’s high standards, which include completion of an intense, 8-week summer conditioning course, staying out of trouble and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Other movies might be adhering to the letter of rom-com law, but The Idea of You really commits to the spirit.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
While many of his peers focus heavily on catchy melodies and adhere to certain timely trends, Stormy focuses on the very essence of rap music.
—Danny Hajjar, SPIN, 9 Apr. 2024
All of their products are formulated in FDA inspected, cGMP facilities that adhere to the strictest standards of sterile environments.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In its recommendations, CAIR called on the U.S. government to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and adhere to the International Court of Justice's ruling ordering Israel to take measures to prevent genocidal acts and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Give yourself plenty of time Once the prep work is finished, allow ample time for the paints and sealers to adhere to the surface, dry and cure.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
But for the best companies, this discussion has never been about politics or adhering to some alphabet mandate.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The girls learn a little bit of everything – ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, classical, tap, West African - and must adhere to Young-Byron’s high standards, which include completion of an intense, 8-week summer conditioning course, staying out of trouble and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Other movies might be adhering to the letter of rom-com law, but The Idea of You really commits to the spirit.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
While many of his peers focus heavily on catchy melodies and adhere to certain timely trends, Stormy focuses on the very essence of rap music.
—Danny Hajjar, SPIN, 9 Apr. 2024
All of their products are formulated in FDA inspected, cGMP facilities that adhere to the strictest standards of sterile environments.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In its recommendations, CAIR called on the U.S. government to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and adhere to the International Court of Justice's ruling ordering Israel to take measures to prevent genocidal acts and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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