How to Use according to in a Sentence

according to

preposition
  • I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.
  • He was paid according to how quickly he worked.
  • She always did everything according to the rules.
  • According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.
  • At least 38 states are at risk for them, according to the III.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Its preppy buttons and ankle-skimming length work well from days at the office to days in the art studio, according to reviews.
    Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Hov is the first to own the coveted timepiece, according to Jacob & Co.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
  • And business is booming with several requests per week, according to Lindsey.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024
  • The world is on ‘thin ice,’ according to a U.N. climate report.
    Kenya Romero, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • The 7-year-old was taken to the hospital where the child died, according to police.
    Juliette Arcodia, NBC News, 18 July 2023
  • Thus, they are set to have more than $70 million available in cap space, according to OverTheCap.com.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
  • In total, the Chargers league-wise have the fourth least amount of roster turnover from last season, according to Over The Cap.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The princess is expected to make a quick recovery, according to the palace.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2024
  • The inspection appears to be the FDA’s first visit to the plant, according to agency records.
    Wire Reports, oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Decibel had a staff of 68 last year, according to the data firm PitchBook.
    Robert Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • There’s no treatment for concussion, according to Johns Hopkins, just rest to give the brain time to heal is the best medicine.
    Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 24 June 2024
  • Her body was found in her home Tuesday by her daughter, according to the station.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2023
  • To be frank, Chicago is not alone Other parts of the U.S. avoid dressing their dogs with ketchup, according to the hot dog council.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Pisano first came to the island off Massachusetts in 1974 on the advice of a friend, according to MV Times.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 July 2024
  • Look to the end of this guide for the best ways to take care of your tattoo, according to dermatologists and tattoo artists.
    Lisa Bain and Jacqueline Saguin, goodhousekeeping.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • There’s something else that’s not up for debate, according to the older brother: Ethan needs to slide more.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The teen was charged with murder, according to the Grand Forks Police Department.
    Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
  • No reason was given back then, but according to the rumor mill, weak ticket sales were to blame.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
  • Nautiyal was at the park to hike with her son’s local Boy Scout Troop, according to media reports.
    Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2023
  • They may also be offered an overnight stay at the golf club, according to one of the people familiar with the planning.
    Stephanie Lai, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Tens of thousands of people have gone missing each year since the start of his term at the end of 2018, according to government data.
    Tara John, CNN, 9 Mar. 2023
  • He was convicted of first-degree rape in 2000, according to court records.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The upgrade was expected to be complete by 4 p.m. EST, according to the status page.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Much of the money to fund the trail is expected to come from the federal government, according to the county judge.
    Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 30 July 2023

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