comply
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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
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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
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“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
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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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