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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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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

Clippers owner says his team will comply with the league’s penalty for salary cap violations.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Anyone who refuses to comply could face a £70 fixed penalty notice or be prosecuted, with courts able to impose a maximum fine of £1,000.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The decision to comply with the sanctions rather than attempting to contest them in the court could help resolve one of the biggest outstanding offseason items the Clippers face.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

“This is a new development, courtesy of the Erudite. We have been injecting every Dauntless throughout the day, and I assume all other factions will comply as soon as possible.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

The severe depletion of mackerel numbers has led to the fish losing its MSC certification, meaning it no longer complies with many retailers' sustainability policies.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

UC Berkeley “will spare no effort to provide ample evidence showing that the university complies with all relevant laws, policies and rules governing admissions.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

After lawmakers voted through the bill last month, Lecornu referred parts of the legislation to the council - a nine-member authority that checks whether a law complies with the constitution - for review.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Domani plays a prominent role in New York City’s construction industry, acting as an independent third party to inspect work sites to ensure construction complies with safety codes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Even in her fear of the windstorm, she complies.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

The Met had already been investigating whether payments to Reform in the weeks before the last election complied with donation laws.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

There was a solid two weeks when I complied with its whims.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Chinese military has always complied with international law and international practice.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

As he complied with the order, Harlan gasped, “It’s out at Joe’s place, isn’t it?”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

The rules take effect as Beijing has beefed up its export control regime—including on items like rare-earth minerals—and enacted a network of laws to prevent individuals and businesses from complying with foreign sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“We are committing to put this chapter behind us. We have communicated to the NBA that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league, have paid the fine, and are moving forward.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

"I think she is simply complying with the demands she's getting from Washington."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

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

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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