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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In fact, nationally, the average cost of full coverage increased by 26 percent over last year, according to new data from Bankrate.com.
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Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 19 May 2024
By 2023, Tribune print circulation had fallen to 73,000 on weekdays and 172,000 on Sunday, a 75% decline over the past decade, according to the latest data from the Alliance for Audited Media.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2024
This spring has been the third-rainiest on record, according to NWS data dating back to the 1870s.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024
Authorities are investigating a south Fort Worth shooting that injured a man on Saturday, according to police.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2024
Officers, according to Tapley, utilized less lethal pepper balls into the F-150 firetruck, compelling the man to exit the vehicle.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
The threat of the weather of Thursday depends on how storms evolve Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service but more damaging winds and large hail are possible.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Powerball 2024 drawing jackpot winners Here is the list of 2024 Powerball jackpot wins, according to powerball.com:
$842.4 million — Jan. 1; Michigan.
$1.362 million — April 6; Oregon.
$214.9 million — May 6, Florida.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The trio was tortured for about two hours before being killed, according to the Baja California Attorney General’s Office.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 19 May 2024
By 2023, Tribune print circulation had fallen to 73,000 on weekdays and 172,000 on Sunday, a 75% decline over the past decade, according to the latest data from the Alliance for Audited Media.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2024
This spring has been the third-rainiest on record, according to NWS data dating back to the 1870s.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024
Authorities are investigating a south Fort Worth shooting that injured a man on Saturday, according to police.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2024
Officers, according to Tapley, utilized less lethal pepper balls into the F-150 firetruck, compelling the man to exit the vehicle.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
The threat of the weather of Thursday depends on how storms evolve Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service but more damaging winds and large hail are possible.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Powerball 2024 drawing jackpot winners Here is the list of 2024 Powerball jackpot wins, according to powerball.com:
$842.4 million — Jan. 1; Michigan.
$1.362 million — April 6; Oregon.
$214.9 million — May 6, Florida.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The trio was tortured for about two hours before being killed, according to the Baja California Attorney General’s Office.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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