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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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“This settlement sends a strong message that all towing companies must recognize servicemembers’ rights and take the necessary steps to comply with the SCRA.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Downing Street withdrew the legislation from the parliamentary agenda in January following disagreements over how far it would require intelligence services to comply with a proposed legal "duty of candour" on public bodies and officials.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

If it finds that your insurer acted improperly, it can compel it to increase the estimate and comply with your state’s laws.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Soon the hijab is made mandatory for every woman and girl from the age of 9, and Nafisi finds herself forced to comply.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

But again he didn’t comply, evidently determined to extort money and obstruct justice.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

A spokesman for the MTA says it complies with regulations related to air quality, ventilation and workplace safety.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

CoreCivic calls such allegations unfounded and says it complies with all regulations concerning the treatment of detainees.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The CMA said it would test whether the airline's new seating policy complies with the law, and that its investigation continues.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

The judge said in his 84-page ruling that "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports" to ensure Gomez complies with the ban on leaving the country.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

“The act complies with the requirements of due process of law,” the decision read.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

“Turn a little bit sideways!” a photographer requested, and Hathaway laughed and complied, cradling her stomach proudly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Google complied, and police used that information to identify a man named Okello Chatrie as a suspect in the case.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

Under the old system, the state superintendent has overseen grants while also interpreting state education law and making sure schools complied.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Russell complied with this, but the rest of his lap was fast enough to put him on pole anyway.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The restaurant’s patrons complied, leaning in to see the small silver ball.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

He added Apple's "resources would be better spent directed towards complying in full and without delay with the law".

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Second, as a manufacturer cannot change EPA-approved labeling unilaterally, complying with both state and federal law would be impossible, preempting state suits.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Anthropic said it’s complying with the government order but disagrees that the finding “should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

The government spokesperson said they were "committed to complying with the Humble Address in full", adding: "That reflects the transparent and thorough process we have followed."

From BBC May 31, 2026

“You really creep me out sometimes, Manny,” Jus says, complying.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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