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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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In order to comply with La Liga’s strict limits on fielding players from outside the European Union, club president Joan Laporta had worked to secure Spanish passports for both Leo and his father, Jorge.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

The chatbots are supposed to refer people expressing suicidal thoughts to crisis services, and companies can face civil penalties for failing to comply with safety protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

“This settlement will provide compensation to impacted service members and serves as notice to all businesses to comply with federal laws that protect our military.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

If the bank refuses to comply, consult the attorney handling the estate or petition the probate court for assistance.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

So rare is it to encounter a young man willing to put aside his ego when in need of help, your spirits actually lift a bit as you push the button to comply.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

Headquartered in Atlanta, 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. 12, 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

In exchange, Iran stands to get substantial financial relief if it complies with U.S. demands to rein in its nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Ryanair called the investigation "bogus" and insisted its family seating policy "fully complies with all relevant laws".

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

“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

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Even if Ann had been there, she would not have complied; it simply wasn’t her way.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

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

When Murphy asked Mullin to commit to complying with court orders in the future, Mullin replied that his agency would not break the law.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

When I read this, I imagined my mother as a young woman, brilliant and energetic, but also anxious and complying.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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