That's something we all should adhere to. vs That's something we all should adhere

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'that's something we all should adhere to.' is more commonly used and natural in English. The second phrase 'that's something we all should adhere' is also correct but less common.

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That's something we all should adhere to.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to following a rule, guideline, or principle. 'Adhere to' is a phrasal verb that means to stick to or follow something closely.

Examples:

We should all adhere to the company's policies.
It's important to adhere to the rules of the road.
She always adheres to her values no matter what.
Adhering to the schedule is crucial for the success of the project.
The students must adhere to the academic integrity policy.

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The Competitiveness Pact defines certain parameters which eurozone countries in particular should adhere to.
"Thou shalt not steal" is another good one that someone of any faith should adhere to.
Statutory auditors should adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Both these activities should adhere to the strictest environmental standards.
Statutory auditors should adhere to the highest ethical standards.
The frequency plan contained in the Annex to Decision 2005/928/EC describes the channel raster which the different applications operating under the conditions set in this Decision should adhere to.
Where sub-division is applied, the PEFCR shall specify which processes are to be sub-divided and the principles that such subdivision should adhere to.
's something we all try to avoid... Whenever possible.
However, you should adhere to your prescribed diet and liquid intake.
In particular, in order to ensure real benefits for the climate, biodiversity and people, it should outline the minimum principles and criteria that these instruments should adhere to.
Where subdivision is applied, the PEFCR shall specify which processes are to be sub-divided and the principles that such subdivision should adhere to.
That of course is something that we must fully adhere to.
I mean, all the books say that you should adhere to a very strict feeding schedule.
It seems to me an odd proposition that we should adhere to some parts of the bible story but not to others.
The plan should adhere to the approach currently followed in the roadmap, i.e. defining clear milestones in a short -, medium - and long-term view.
So I believe that we should adhere to the common position in this respect as well.
Needless to say, everyone should adhere to the law, provided this is generally applicable.
In that respect too, we should adhere to what has been agreed.
We believe when it comes to matters of food safety the European Union should adhere to the precautionary principle.
The TWGs set up for the drawing up or reviewing of a BREF should adhere to the general principles indicated in Section 5.4.

Alternatives:

that's something we all should follow.
that's something we all should stick to.
that's something we all should comply with.
that's something we all should obey.
that's something we all should respect.