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abides

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

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A federal monitor will be installed to ensure Live Nation abides by these terms over the next eight years.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

A Trump Organization spokesperson said the company “takes its ethical obligations extremely seriously and is deeply committed to preventing conflicts of interest,” and abides by all applicable laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

If you don't understand Spanish then it is perhaps better you search online for the literal translation of the motto which Alcaraz abides by.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The company told Reuters its business had been affected by the ban and it abides by applicable regulations, while continuing to have a strong presence in China.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Because improv is an art form governed by a series of rules, and they want to make sure that when they’re up onstage, everyone abides by those rules.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell