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South African Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the decision wasn't one the government had made, but they were adhering to the decision made by the Constitutional Court.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

She added, “It would help in our own compliance with the rules and it would — I think — go far in persuading other people that we were adhering to the highest standards of conduct.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Sellers would use the forged invoices to show Amazon their products had come from authentic suppliers, making it seem as if they were adhering to Amazon’s guidelines for certain products, like dietary supplements.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

All said they were adhering strictly to sanctions.

From Reuters • May 10, 2022

It was impossible to sever or tear away the slimy bands which were twisted tightly round his body, and were adhering by a number of points.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor