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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Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
7 July 2026
The grand jury met in Oakland on July 2, according to the documents, which were signed by a federal prosecutor.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
All personnel aboard the vessel survived the incident and no injuries were reported, according to the department.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Traffic through the Strait had remained steady in recent days but was not increasing, according to a post from the UKMTO Sunday, which warned risks remained for vessels crossing the crucial waterway.
—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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