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 seat belt warning signal on certain of the automakers's vehicles is failing to go off, violating federal safety standards, according to documents Tesla filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Four $5 million prizes and nine $100,000 prizes remain to be won, according to the game page.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
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Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Four $5 million prizes and nine $100,000 prizes remain to be won, according to the game page.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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