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compliance

[kuhm-plahy-uhns] / kəmˈplaɪ əns /


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Originally scheduled for January 2026, the compliance deadline was proposed to be extended to July 2028; Congress subsequently directed the FDA not to enforce the rule before then.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

Schools that keep the preferences are listed publicly as out of compliance and must report more admissions data to the state.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

"In the case of the Green Party motion, compliance with the Equality Act is likely to hinge on the practical effects of the motion," the spokesperson added.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

After 30 years of teaching students—who include CFOs, financial directors and compliance veterans—I’ve seen the same problem over and over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

She had been brought up to follow rules, to believe that the proper functioning of the world depended upon her compliance, and follow them—and believe—she did.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng


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