adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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Many people also adhere to a vegan or vegetarian diet.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, experts emphasize the importance of sourcing exosomes from reputable laboratories that adhere to rigorous quality standards.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
However, some agencies have not adhered to these guidelines, raising concerns that the actual amount of improper payments could be higher.
—Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, experts emphasize the importance of sourcing exosomes from reputable laboratories that adhere to rigorous quality standards.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
However, some agencies have not adhered to these guidelines, raising concerns that the actual amount of improper payments could be higher.
—Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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