Examples of according to in a Sentence
According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.
She always did everything according to the rules.
I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.
He was paid according to how quickly he worked.
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Moon and Kim were charged with murder and attempted second-degree robbery, according to authorities.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
The consensus is that the company will earn ~ $3.86/share in FY 2026, representing YoY growth of about 35%, according to Bloomberg data.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Bondi and Patel are expected to be present for Trump's visit on Friday, according to a person familiar with the plans.
—Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
City commissioners will vote on the proposal next week, according to the Miami Herald.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
The consensus is that the company will earn ~ $3.86/share in FY 2026, representing YoY growth of about 35%, according to Bloomberg data.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Bondi and Patel are expected to be present for Trump's visit on Friday, according to a person familiar with the plans.
—Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
City commissioners will vote on the proposal next week, according to the Miami Herald.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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