comply
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Companies that fail to comply with the DMA can be fined up to 10% of annual global revenue, or even up to 20% in case of repeated infringements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
In its final form, the new law gives manufacturers more time to comply and sell the diapers currently on the market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
To comply, some funds began selling holdings, spooking investors who started trying to cash in their investments.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
I told him so, refusing to comply and letting him know that he shouldn’t be giving away money he needed to borrow.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
“I’m giving you a direct order to comply with the frisk,” he said simply.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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China’s embassy in Washington, asked about the shipments, said Beijing complies with international arms embargoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Stevie calls a heartbroken Gretta to the stage to perform, and she reluctantly complies before giving up in embarrassment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
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 Berkeley “will spare no effort to provide ample evidence showing that the university complies with all relevant laws, policies and rules governing admissions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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Silva and the team, which had shared the photos and videos as collaborative posts on Instagram, complied with the demand and took down the content that afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
An investigation by the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell concluded the company had complied with regulations, according to people familiar with the findings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
In June, he said the airline would "reluctantly" stop charging parents to sit next to children after a watchdog investigation was opened, but insisted its previous policy complied with laws.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
There was a solid two weeks when I complied with its whims.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
I gave him a dirty look as I complied.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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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
Clarion apologised to Luke and said it was complying with the ombudsman's orders, including paying him £1,150 in compensation and arranging a further inspection of his home.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Assn. of Independent California Colleges and Universities Kristen Soares said the group was “reviewing the proposed IRS regulations and their potential impact,” adding that “our institutions are committed to complying with applicable civil rights laws.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The focus was on limiting the impact to voters while also complying.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 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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