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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

That certification would require that businesses have their workers undergo training on safety practices and show inspectors they are adhering to state standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Whale Seeker’s methods could also help monitor whether industries are adhering to regulations—and could help audit carbon credit systems to see if they’re effective.

From Scientific American • Apr. 24, 2023

When sufficiently cold, the crucible is examined to see that no particles of foreign matter are adhering to its outer surface.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius