adhere
verb (used without object)
had adhered
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past perfectof adhere.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Of course, if City were found guilty, it would be impossible to know if Guardiola would have won less - and how much less - if the club had adhered to the rules.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The MAS said it was too early to tell if all the financial institutions involved in the scandal had adhered to its stringent requirements on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2023
It was not immediately clear whether Rodgers had adhered to all of the other requirements for unvaccinated players, which include strict mask-wearing provisions.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2021
They knew that Mr. Gorky had adhered “The Limit” to the canvas with glue along the edges as well as kraft paper tape, an adhesive meant to be easily removable.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
English defeats. for he had been well loved by the Burgundians, and many had adhered to the cause of Henry VI. solely because of their personal attachment to him.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various
