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abides by

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present tense third-person singular of abide by

as in obeys

to act according to the commands of You can stay here, but you'll need to abide by the house rules.

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as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of She abided by their agreement to head home early.

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as in stands by

to give steadfast support to He abides by the city's efforts to improve public transportation.

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The film also makes good use of Chicago, showcasing locations downtown and in several neighborhoods.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
The results consistently show this investment is one that makes good economic sense.

— Joshua R. Ehrlich, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

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View gallery - 13 images Described by designers Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company as a tiny house with room to breathe, the Tinde actually lives up to that promise.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
The film examines urbanism and architecture and lives up to its title by chronicling the history of concrete in an absurdist fashion (Wilson tries to make the film in the style of a Hallmark movie).

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026

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