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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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The agency said it could begin "enforcement proceedings" if the company failed to comply with its demand.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Safety by design must be built in, not bolted on, and today's investigation shows we'll take action where we have concerns that providers are failing to comply," Lusty added.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

By mid-2024, all bond funds had to comply with a Securities and Exchange Commission rule requiring them to display a “broad-based” index in performance comparisons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

In its final form, the new law gives manufacturers more time to comply and sell the diapers currently on the market.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Custody is a delicate dance, sweetie. Each side has to comply, or the judge can change the agreement.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

“The Los Angeles Unified School District complies with all applicable state and federal laws and will continue to do so.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

For companies issuing their own shares, a venue can list the tokens once it complies with the exemptions’ other conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

UC has disputed the federal findings at its campuses and said the university system complies with federal and state laws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Hengli has said it complies with relevant regulations in the regions where it operates, has never engaged in any trade with Iran and that its suppliers have provided similar assurances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Even in her fear of the windstorm, she complies.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Silva and the team, which had shared the photos and videos as collaborative posts on Instagram, complied with the demand and took down the content that afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Huel told BBC News that it had complied with the ASA ruling.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

The British complied, resettling this colorful, undisciplined yet enormously well-informed KGB agent in the north of England under a new identity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

There was a solid two weeks when I complied with its whims.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

The troll complied, keeling over with almost comical stiffness.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

It is complying with the Endangered Species Act, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

The rules take effect as Beijing has beefed up its export control regime—including on items like rare-earth minerals—and enacted a network of laws to prevent individuals and businesses from complying with foreign sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Clarion apologised to Luke and said it was complying with the ombudsman's orders, including paying him £1,150 in compensation and arranging a further inspection of his home.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

The focus was on limiting the impact to voters while also complying.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

Youths get “positive checks” for complying with the rules, but also for using the interpersonal skills necessary to do well on the outside—skills like asking for help or talking through a conflict.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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