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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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“This settlement sends a strong message that all towing companies must recognize servicemembers’ rights and take the necessary steps to comply with the SCRA.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Many will need training to comply with origin requirements and documentation so they can claim preferential tariffs.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Supervision of an agency is necessary to comply with the private nondelegation doctrine, a constitutional principle that prohibits Congress and agencies from delegating authority to private parties without sufficient government oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

If it finds that your insurer acted improperly, it can compel it to increase the estimate and comply with your state’s laws.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

With their recommendation, most of the redecorated locker room stays as we designed it, tweaked only to comply with the fire code and the janitor's needs.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

Microsoft, which reported an 18% global effective tax rate for the year in question in its U.S. annual report, said it complies with tax laws.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The CMA said it would test whether the airline's new seating policy complies with the law, and that its investigation continues.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

The judge said in his 84-page ruling that "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports" to ensure Gomez complies with the ban on leaving the country.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

By buying a life-insurance policy that complies with Section 7702 of the IRS tax code, it’s possible to take future tax-free withdrawals from the cash value that accumulates in your policy.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Even in her fear of the windstorm, she complies.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Google complied, and police used that information to identify a man named Okello Chatrie as a suspect in the case.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

Under the old system, the state superintendent has overseen grants while also interpreting state education law and making sure schools complied.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Russell complied with this, but the rest of his lap was fast enough to put him on pole anyway.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Lacaze said the company fully complied with regulations, and it ultimately was allowed to continue operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Tree-ear complied, and the man stuffed them into the container as a temporary patch.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

He added Apple's "resources would be better spent directed towards complying in full and without delay with the law".

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Proponents say those officers need to be at the boardroom level because of the huge potential liabilities from business disruptions and costs of complying with new regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Second, as a manufacturer cannot change EPA-approved labeling unilaterally, complying with both state and federal law would be impossible, preempting state suits.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

In a statement, Stanford’s Children’s Hospital said it was “committed to complying with all laws, protecting the privacy of the patients we serve, and delivering the highest quality care.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Youths get “positive checks” for complying with the rules, but also for using the interpersonal skills necessary to do well on the outside—skills like asking for help or talking through a conflict.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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