complying

Example Sentences

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They argued that complying with the rule governing copper smelters would cost hundreds of millions of dollars, while bringing minimal emissions reductions.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Several community banks and small credit unions said in court that the cost of complying with the new law would likely be hundreds of thousands of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Councils will be required to ensure landlords are complying.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“They are not complying with their own rules,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

“But there can be no danger in complying with this, sir.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë