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Recent Examples of abidance Given the developing nature of the industry, brands should continually evaluate their technology to ensure continued compliance, future abidance by regulations and that their tools fit with their brand’s goals and mission. Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021 For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing. Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020 Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance. The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abidance
Noun
  • Yet so often what happens…the balance is lost as the ideas of the visions are dismissed completely, buried under the obligation to create strict adherence to the now.
    Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • For example, prominently showcasing relevant industry product certifications can help reinforce your adherence to industry standards.
    Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Such individuals likely experience the benefits of community involvement — such as emotional backing, cultural continuity and guidance.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • New York reports 43% compliance, and California has reached nearly 55% compliance.
    Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
  • This past week, an appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request to delay compliance with the district court’s ruling that the administration must take all available steps to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
  • As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • So what coherent message emerges from these surreal dreams of conformity?
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
  • What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Comans again grew agitated when Van Der Hout asked for continuance a second time and claimed lawyers representing DHS had not provided evidence to back up the allegations against his client.
    Armando Garcia, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Following the San Diego Planning Commission’s approval in December, the project had been scheduled to be heard by city council last month but President Joe LaCava called for the continuance to allow for a more thoughtful and complete evaluation.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The movement has since evolved into the world's largest secular observance, with EarthDay.org estimating that over 1 billion people engage in Earth Day activities each year.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Yes, the stock market reopens on Easter Monday after it was closed for trading in observance of Good Friday, marked this year on April 18.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Therefore, an observation that Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel made before the series started suddenly materialized.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Magic Johnson is pretty active on X. The affable and well-liked Lakers legend often will give his observations on a variety of topics.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Abidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abidance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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