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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels
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as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad
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Recent Examples of abidance
Given the developing nature of the industry, brands should continually evaluate their technology to ensure continued compliance, future abidance by regulations and that their tools fit with their brand’s goals and mission.
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021
For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020
Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance.
—The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020
Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021
For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020
Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance.
—The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abidance
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Finding Success with Human Values in the Digital Age Brandon’s philosophy and strict adherence to its principles demonstrate that a company can thrive off of timeless human values in an era of technology.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some companies may display certifications or seals from third-party organizations that support their adherence to CGMP standards.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan has urged continuity in staffing for stability.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Visualizing these risks through tools like global risk heatmaps helps create a clearer picture of where business continuity might be threatened.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In about two dozen cases where more substantial improvements were necessary, the office reached voluntary compliance agreements.Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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If the consent decree is approved by federal court, an independent monitor will oversee Louisville’s compliance.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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That film will supposedly serve as a continuation of Fast X and a bridge to Fast X: Part 2.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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One path leads to the continuation of a broken system, one that prioritizes profits over people and leaves both patients and workers to suffer.Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Insisting on a different history—or a challenging monument—did not come easily to a Jewish population that was, for centuries, intent on conformity.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Yes, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close U.S. markets in observance of the National Day of Mourning.Addy Bink, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close their stock and options markets on Thursday in observance of a national day of mourning for former President Carter.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The report includes the observation that civil discourse is critical to colleges and universities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The desert's arid climate and high altitude ensure clear skies for over 300 nights a year, with minimal light pollution, allowing the best possible conditions for the observation of the cosmos from the ground.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Abidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abidance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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