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are adhering

  • present progressive
    of adhere.
    adhere
    verb (used without object)
    to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed byto ).

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“We are adhering to the procedure and timeline established by the European Commission, and trust they will bring this proceeding to a quick and fair close,” SAP said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

"It's an unspoken rule, but it's what we are adhering to for the first time: there will be no active acoustic program on board the ship, no sonar" while in Russian waters, he explained.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025

And finally, few people are adhering to precautionary measures that were far more common years ago, Topol said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024

State agencies monitor water treatment plants to ensure they are adhering to the law, and if any violations emerge, they are required to notify consumers within 24 hours.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2023

Look at the variety of shells which are adhering to its sides.

From The King's Own by Frederick Marryat