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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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Hoskins chose to comply with the lower court judge’s order over the Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Bengio stressed that all firms must comply with future AI restrictions, particularly US-based companies that have so far been dominating the sector.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Filippi also claims he refused to comply with directives that he believed would put passengers in harm’s way and said that Kettle downplayed risks or dismissed them outright.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Anyone who refuses to comply could face a £70 fixed penalty notice or be prosecuted, with courts able to impose a maximum fine of £1,000.

From BBC Sep. 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

The severe depletion of mackerel numbers has led to the fish losing its MSC certification, meaning it no longer complies with many retailers' sustainability policies.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

UC has disputed the federal findings at its campuses and said the university system complies with federal and state laws.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Melissa Hart, the chair of the ABA’s Accreditation Council, said the council is confident it complies with the federal laws and the Education Department’s requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

After lawmakers voted through the bill last month, Lecornu referred parts of the legislation to the council - a nine-member authority that checks whether a law complies with the constitution - for review.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Even in her fear of the windstorm, she complies.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

There was a solid two weeks when I complied with its whims.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

They left Morocco believing they had complied with all requirements placed upon them.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The administration complied but placed a tarp over the sign, which has remained ever since.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Credova, Kent said, fully complied with laws requiring the transparent disclosure of the terms of its leases, adding that “the matter was resolved with no finding of wrongdoing.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Even so, not all whites complied with the changes.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

The rules take effect as Beijing has beefed up its export control regime—including on items like rare-earth minerals—and enacted a network of laws to prevent individuals and businesses from complying with foreign sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“We are committing to put this chapter behind us. We have communicated to the NBA that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league, have paid the fine, and are moving forward.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Gas burns more cleanly than diesel, and it offered a means of complying with new regulations due to come into force on sooty pollutants, known as NOx and SOx.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The focus was on limiting the impact to voters while also complying.

From Salon Sep. 3, 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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