- present participle of comply.
complying
Example Sentences
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Because the US has described the deal as performance-based, the sanctions relief specified in point 7 is tied to Iran complying with point 8.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 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
He has said he called for early renewals for its stations in part because he believes Disney hasn’t been totally forthcoming in complying with the agency’s requests for information.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
He was eventually released in February, despite not complying with the federal judge’s order to fully cooperate with the receiver appointed to track down his assets to satisfy the judgment against him.
From Slate • May 28, 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
