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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If our nation doled out awards for integrity in politics, two would have gone to Attorney General Elliot Richardson and his deputy, William Ruckelshaus, who resigned in 1974 rather than obey a criminal president’s order to fire the Watergate special prosecutor.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025 -
At least seven prosecutors resigned rather than obey, including Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim head of the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan.—
Jonah E. Bromwich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Typically, following a mass law enforcement action, there are pending criminal charges accessible in the public record.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, Cramer will be following reports from Domino’s Pizza, Coterra, Realty Income, Cleveland-Cliffs as well as Hims & Hers.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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Adams then would be afforded some type of public hearing to defend himself against the claims.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are sound legal and moral arguments for seizing these assets and giving them to Ukraine, both to reconstruct the country and to allow Ukrainians to continue to defend themselves.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kristen Bell, Sheryl Lee Ralph pay respects to police officers standing by Two of the hottest stars of the night were a pair of young police officers stationed by the entrance.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Whatever happens, history shows that the Heat will continue to support and stand by Smith.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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