Other Word Forms
- nonadherence noun
- preadherence noun
Etymology
Origin of adherence
Example Sentences
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“We maintain a robust compliance program and are committed to full adherence to all applicable U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations.”
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The company “maintains a robust compliance program and is committed to full adherence to all applicable U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations,” it added.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
The goal isn’t rigid adherence but a gentle sense of cohesion — the difference between a table that feels like a shared meal and one that looks like the snack aisle at Target.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Prices seem to be shaped by the ongoing Middle East conflict, U.S. trade uncertainty and China’s adherence to its 45 million metric ton production cap, among other factors, say ANZ Research analysts in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
They were rich for all their Quaker adherence to the simple life.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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