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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But ultimately, bond traders are going to make up their own minds, giving us a bond market that adheres to free market dynamics.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The selection committees for all countries are required to adhere to the rules and regulations of the international feature award to be eligible for submissions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The state also conducts background checks and adheres to all board regulations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The selection committees for all countries are required to adhere to the rules and regulations of the international feature award to be eligible for submissions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The state also conducts background checks and adheres to all board regulations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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