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adheres
  • present tense form of adhere (3rd person singular).

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“The Avcon Jet Group strictly adheres to EU and U.S. sanctions laws,” the company said in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But the main reason is that Gorsuch adheres to a specific philosophy in how to read the law, called textualism.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

It also adheres to a strict privacy policy and has passed multiple third-party audits.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The plant's owner insists it adheres to required emission thresholds, but the government's closure U-turn has left some locals disheartened.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Nonviolent passive resistance is effective as long as your opposition adheres to the same rules as you do.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela