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comply with

VERB
abide by
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You would more honestly call nonalignment a refusal to comply with human instruction, or disobedience.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Hoskins chose to comply with the lower court judge’s order over the Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Bengio stressed that all firms must comply with future AI restrictions, particularly US-based companies that have so far been dominating the sector.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

In all, they said the action will save $310 billion for the power sector, primarily by avoiding costs to comply with the stricter rules and other forced investments.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

“I’m giving you a direct order to comply with the frisk,” he said simply.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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