comport
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McConnell, an appointee of Democratic president Barack Obama, said it was not his role to rule on "the wisdom of the government's policy choices" but to determine whether they "comport with the law."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Food makers have long tweaked their recipes and rolled out new products to comport with changing government regulations and consumer preferences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
“I did not want to be part of a team where I’m asked to make arguments that don’t comport with the law and existing legal precedent,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025
The Supreme Court in its opinion said, " The lower courts shall move expeditiously to ensure that, with respect to each plaintiff, the injunctions comport with this rule and otherwise comply with principles of equity."
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
It would be just like his father, Martin thought, to comport himself like a pauper while hiding a fortune.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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