complying

Example Sentences

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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

He was eventually released in February, despite not complying with the federal judge’s order to fully cooperate with the receiver appointed to track down his assets to satisfy the judgment against him.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Traffic through the strait since the start of the war has depended on nationality, with Iran saying on Monday that countries complying with US sanctions against the Islamic republic would face difficulties crossing.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Marblehead, Mass., stalled on complying with a Massachusetts law requiring communities with transit access to allow more housing, leading to a state attorney general lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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