Example Sentences

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“The Department will abide by the Court’s ruling.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In a statement on X, the Justice Department said it "disagrees strongly" with Brinkema's decision but "will abide by the court's ruling."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“This is a matter for the courts to decide, and we will abide by court orders,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Water UK, which represents companies in the industry, said that firms' independent committees, which decide on performance-related pay, will abide by the laws set by government.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

“They will abide by the law. They will bring her to trial, I suppose. If she can prove herself innocent she is safe enough.”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare