as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026 -
Publix follows all federal, state and local laws.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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Ravanetti notes that this system has operated for more than a century and the bank has never lost a single euro on these loans.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Larry notes that the look is a departure for Dannielynn.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Listens (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listens%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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