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In a statement to the BBC, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Musk "is selflessly serving President Trump's Administration as a special government employee, and he has abided by all applicable federal laws".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

The former Spanish colony was annexed by the U.S. in 1898 and has abided by the U.S.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

Japan, which has abided by a pacifist constitution after its defeat in World War II, has taken an unusually vocal position on the war in Ukraine, joining in sanctions against Russia alongside the Western nations.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022

India has abided by the agreement of equal treatment for the Nepalis in its army.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2022

Dr. Grundy says in his preface that he "has abided in most instances as closely as possible to the literal translations of the originals."

From Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913 by Baring, Evelyn