Examples of according to in a Sentence
According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.
She always did everything according to the rules.
I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.
He was paid according to how quickly he worked.
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The National Hurricane Center’s storm track forecasts during the 2024 season set new records for accuracy at every timeframe from 12 hours to five days into the future, according to a preliminary report released Monday.
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Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Angela Fritz, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The bank suffered 10 near misses of $1 billion or more last year and 13 in the year prior, the according to the report.
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Despite Hollywood’s obsession with attacking President Donald Trump during award shows in his first term, this year’s Academy Awards show is aiming to be politics-free, according to a report.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
Police responded to a call about a break-in at the city Department of Animal Services early Wednesday morning, according to a news release.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Angela Fritz, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The bank suffered 10 near misses of $1 billion or more last year and 13 in the year prior, the according to the report.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Despite Hollywood’s obsession with attacking President Donald Trump during award shows in his first term, this year’s Academy Awards show is aiming to be politics-free, according to a report.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
Police responded to a call about a break-in at the city Department of Animal Services early Wednesday morning, according to a news release.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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