1
as in kept (to)
to give steadfast support to
our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude
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2
as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
adhere to the terms of the deceased's will
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Four of the five occupants obeyed the officers’ commands and got out of the car, the release states.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026 -
The Nuggets obeyed his orders for a handful of possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to south Texas' Dilley Immigration Processing Center, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dugger struck out, followed by Gasparino getting on base due to an E6 but is thrown out at second trying to steal.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots stood by Barmore throughout this, playing him for all 17 regular-season contests and four playoff games.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Frances stood by her dad wearing a canary yellow sundress dress printed with bright orange flowers and a white lei slung around her neck.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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An Ohio Democrat defended the United States' attack on Iran as others in Congress called the move an unconstitutional escalation.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Duffy has defended the El Paso air closure and the action taken by his department.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Adhered (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhered%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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