be consistent

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The deal includes language that the use of the models will be consistent with civil liberties, constitutional rights and applicable law, the source said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Some in October's meetings believed this to be the best solution, as it would be consistent with the law.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“The labor market is softening, wage growth is already below the pace that would be consistent with 2% inflation, and inflation expectations are well anchored.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“This does not seem to be consistent with some of the stated aims of the RBA review as it pertained to transparency around decision making.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The fossil evidence could be consistent with the idea of a Great Designer; perhaps some species are destroyed when the Designer becomes dissatisfied with them, and new experiments are attempted on an improved design.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan