as in compliances
the following of a custom, rule, or law
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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Noun
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Researchers are excited about gravitational waves because these spacetime ripples constitute an entirely new way to study the universe, independent of the electromagnetic radiation (light) upon which most other astronomical observations rely.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The researchers hope to further study IRAS 05189-2524 with XRISM, as well as collect observations with the forthcoming NewAthena spacecraft, set to be the largest X-ray observatory ever built.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Today, the holiday kicks off the country’s tourist season, though 40 years ago the day was marked by religious observances that even closed down bars.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Adherences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherences. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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