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comply with

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abide by
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Revolut's rapid growth has meanwhile drawn criticism in recent years regarding its ability to comply with financial regulations, particularly those aimed at combating fraud and money laundering.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Three people have also been charged with failing to comply with or contravening an environmental permit condition.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Per the act, the FDA was ordered by Congress to establish traceability standards for high-risk foods, but the food industry pushed back, asking for additional time to comply with recordkeeping and coordination demands, citing complexity.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Since the blockade picked back up earlier this week, the U.S. has redirected three vessels and disabled another that didn’t comply with orders, the command said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

When the ban went into effect in 1920, reformers who had campaigned for it were pleased, but plenty of Americans refused to comply with the new rules.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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