1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude
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2
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
adhere to the terms of the deceased's will
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In an initial court appearance on the day of his arrest, Sanchez pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated, and has since pleaded not guilty to lesser civil charges of refusing a chemical test and failure to obey traffic control devices.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025 -
The decision to kill it was an instance of obeying in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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California imposed strict vaccination rules for measles following a 2014 outbreak linked to Disneyland that sickened more at least 131 California residents, according to the state Public Health Department.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 2021 vintage marks the second release of Level Headed, following its inaugural 2019 vintage.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Can Max Verstappen defend his title, or will the McLaren team of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri break through?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of protests for Palestinian freedom are nonviolent and welcoming to all people of conscience who adhere to international law and defend human rights.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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Stand Up for Core Values Across the many renowned speakers at these rallies, from former NIH director Francis Collins to science educator Bill Nye the Science Guy, a single message shone through: stand by your core values at all costs.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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As for the nacho reference, Gaga knows about it and stands by that her nachos are hers only.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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