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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

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - did not comply with a subpoena ordering him to appear before the House Oversight Committee earlier this month and share documents related to Epstein.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

New plants that didn’t comply with one of those options wouldn’t have been able to operate at full capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 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

For companies issuing their own shares, a venue can list the tokens once it complies with the exemptions’ other conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 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

Chemerinsky said in a statement that the school “scrupulously complies with Proposition 209, federal statutes, and the United States Constitution.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Hengli has said it complies with relevant regulations in the regions where it operates, has never engaged in any trade with Iran and that its suppliers have provided similar assurances.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The Met had already been investigating whether payments to Reform in the weeks before the last election complied with donation laws.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

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

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

The European Commission had also raised questions over whether the legislation complied with EU law, but Lefevre's office said those concerns had been "dispelled" and the measure was not expected to be blocked.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

LA28 has complied fully with only two of nine requirements of a contract with the city known as the Games Agreement, Mejia said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

These were clear enough instructions, easy to follow, and, needless to say, immediately complied with.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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

The researchers also monitor to ensure satellite operators are complying with their licences and track foreign "adversaries".

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The agency said its officers are trained to enforce immigration laws while protecting public safety and complying with federal law.

From Salon Aug. 2, 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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