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[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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However, gender critical campaign groups argue the code is important in helping organisations comply with the law.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The current minimum wage in California for all employers is $16.90 an hour, though some workers must be paid more to comply with city and county rules and other state laws.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Wednesday to comply or Thursday’s vote likely would be canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

It was unclear what kind of wanted notice Russia had issued and whether other countries or law enforcement bodies would accept or comply with it.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Bongo, always a bit of a ham, was happy to comply.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

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

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. 15, 2026

"Whilst this complies with the judgment we want to further improve changing facilities for all colleagues."

From BBC Jun. 24, 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

Sebastian scowls something serious but complies with Britt’s demands.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

Jianquan Bo, who was in the passenger’s seat, complied.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Zemian and Amundson complied and had started to exit the parking lot when a local police officer drove in.

From Slate Jul. 27, 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

Lacaze said the company fully complied with regulations, and it ultimately was allowed to continue operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Tree-ear complied, and the man stuffed them into the container as a temporary patch.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

The agency said its officers are trained to enforce immigration laws while protecting public safety and complying with federal law.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

We'll get to complying with financial rules in a moment, but first let's start by looking at how much a club like Tottenham are making on matchdays.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“A pattern of unchecked and unaddressed mistakes in complying with court orders will be viewed as a deliberate and strategic choice,” he wrote in his order.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 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

Smith said that complying with such a demand was up to Howard.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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