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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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It said negotiations for the land will comply with all federal rules for federal lands, and that “no final decisions have been made.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Eleven of those 12 agencies have told the New York Attorney General’s office they intend to comply with the new law, the office said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

It resonates in part because pregnant women are routinely handed absolutes with little explanation and expected to comply, so permission to have a little leeway is a welcome relief.

From Slate Aug. 27, 2026

New Zealand's government also this week said it would introduce legislation that could see firms like Meta fined up to 10 percent of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 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

For its part, CiviClick notes on its website that it supports SB 1159, and said its platform already complies with what the bill proposes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 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

In a statement, a Coinbase spokeswoman said the company “fully complies with applicable laws.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Flock has said it contracts with roughly 5,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide and that its technology complies with a California law that limits what information can be shared with federal authorities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

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

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

New York City lawyers said in a response to a lawsuit that the administration complied with the law but acknowledged some confusion over the launch.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

The administration complied but placed a tarp over the sign, which has remained ever since.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

David Hamilton said the board had only partially complied with the request and had "incorrectly withheld" some details, which he has ordered to be released.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Meta previously told AFP in a statement that "the transaction complied fully with applicable law".

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

After a moment Chronicler complied, wiping the nib of the pen on a clean cloth before setting it down.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

If the plan is adopted in October by the State Water Resources Control Board, it would give water agencies two ways of complying with Delta water quality rules.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The researchers also monitor to ensure satellite operators are complying with their licences and track foreign "adversaries".

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The agency said its officers are trained to enforce immigration laws while protecting public safety and complying with federal law.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

An oversight spokesman told the Journal that both companies are complying with the inquiry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 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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