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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However, the Corps of Engineers, the city and marine experts say an increasing number of studies and observations show that September or October might be a better time for the annual maintenance.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Subsequent observations and radar tracking ruled out any collision risk for at least the next century.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Worshippers can now freely gather at Christian, Jewish, and Muslim sites for major religious celebrations, including Orthodox Easter and Ramadan observances.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Easter Monday falls on April 6, 2026, and continues religious observances.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Adherences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherences. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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