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comply

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /


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Groups across the state have been changing their voter outreach work to comply with SB1.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

Tech companies will at times request clarifications from DHS rather than comply with information requests straight away, people involved in that correspondence said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

In those letters, the Justice Department gave the county officials 48 hours to comply, and threatened them with criminal punishment if they refuse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

Firms can face legal action including fines if they do not comply.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

But again he didn’t comply, evidently determined to extort money and obstruct justice.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Nvidia has said it complies with applicable export laws and that there is no evidence its chips have been smuggled into China.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Hertz Norge stressed that it complies with Norwegian and European regulations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

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

Sebastian scowls something serious but complies with Britt’s demands.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

“Chiquita has complied with relevant requirements and worked closely with California regulators to design and develop a complex hazardous waste management program. We look forward to defending ourselves against the state’s unwarranted accusations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

It said exensive investigations had uncovered "no emergencies" and that the lab had complied with "proper control when working with pathogenic microorganisms".

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 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

My fingers a-tremble, I complied, smelling the fresh leather and finding an official-looking document inside.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

This move by Zuckerberg and Meta gives the lie to the claim that complying with the tax would just be too difficult: Companies would have to be sold, assets liquidated and so on.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

As mitigation, it is understood Palace have encountered major difficulty in complying with Uefa's financial rules, leaving them hampered in the transfer market.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

One of the biggest challenges: complying with the rule that he must remain in the home while hosting guests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The nation’s second-largest bank must regain credibility with investors after paying a massive fine for not complying with laws meant to prevent financial crimes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 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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