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Definition
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
- But here he would ride out of a chute, just as he had at Red's place on the San Juan, and he would ride according to standard rodeo rules.Chapter 23 (14% in)
- Everything went according to plan for the first two go-rounds.Chapter 26 (56% in)
- But he had to start there because, according to the code of the arena, a bronc rider wasn't afraid of man, beast or devil.Chapter 39 (34% in)
There are no more uses of "accord" in When the Legends Die.
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