abiding by
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1
as in following
to act according to the commands of
You can stay here, but you'll need to abide by the house rules.
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2
as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
She abided by their agreement to head home early.
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3
as in standing by
to give steadfast support to
He abides by the city's efforts to improve public transportation.
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making good
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The Italian brand, founded in 1895 and still family-run today, has always focused on making good coffee while staying relevant in current pop culture.
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And only around 20% of their energy and time can go towards making good films.
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“Abiding by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abiding%20by. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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