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compliant

[kuhm-plahy-uhnt] / kəmˈplaɪ ənt /


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By applying principles from larger-scale robotics such as rigid, compliant and origami robots, scientists are adapting familiar mechanical concepts to the nanoscale.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Ohio State is “fully compliant with all state and federal regulations and legal rulings regarding admissions,” a spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Medicaid compliant annuities give fixed monthly payments to the well spouse, supplementing their income or Social Security benefits,” it says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“On the one hand, it could cause the government’s other Silicon Valley suppliers to be more compliant, lest they be treated like Anthropic has been,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

She was compliant, jovial even, and Recruiter #1 noted in his log that there might be something fatally wrong with the subject’s mind.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline