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conform

[kuhn-fawrm] / kənˈfɔrm /




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Because the covers can conform to complex shapes, they could protect a wide variety of components, including rovers, robotic joints, hoses, and other moving hardware.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

“Evolving standards of decency,” Kennedy continued, “must embrace and express respect for the dignity of the person, and the punishment of criminals must conform to that rule.”

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Bonnie’s heart lies with her toys, but she tries to conform anyway, fearing that she’ll never make a friend otherwise.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

My parents refused to conform to a lot of things.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

“Duchamp Takes New York” readily conforms to the predictable narrative about the artist, glorifying his influence and spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

This conforms with polling, which estimates his name recognition at 6 percent.

From Slate May 13, 2026

The bill has already had to be redrafted to take account of questions raised by the Council of State, the body which previews draft legislation to ensure it conforms with French and European law.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2026

This allowed the works to be safeguarded until the museum could reopen "in a modern format that conforms to international standards", she added.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

At a very early period she had apprehended instinctively the dual fife— that outward existence which conforms, the inward life which questions.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

When the time came to actually run it, Kerr and his team made sure that everything conformed to competition specifications so his time would count as an actual record, not a stunt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

When researchers applied a small electrical potential, the cornea gradually softened and conformed to the shape of the lens.

From Science Daily May 28, 2026

The trust said the nurses had "demonised" Rose and the policy conformed with guidance and laws at the time.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2025

Due to its enormous economy and population, automakers have conformed to California’s rules.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2025

They conformed to nothing except what was essential to their being able to live in their world.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

But if you qualify for a conforming loan, you may save on fees by going to a bank.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

They produce conforming and compliant speech and behavior, which can have longer-term social impacts.

From Salon May 28, 2026

In totalitarian societies, she summarizes, “either you are destroyed by conforming to the regime, or you are destroyed through non-compliance.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

"Not conforming to these stagings can be perceived as a lack of love or romance."

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

As we walked rapidly along I abruptly resented the bell and my West Point stride and hurrying and conforming.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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