- present participle of comply.
complying
Example Sentences
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“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 The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Gas burns more cleanly than diesel, and it offered a means of complying with new regulations due to come into force on sooty pollutants, known as NOx and SOx.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Assn. of Independent California Colleges and Universities Kristen Soares said the group was “reviewing the proposed IRS regulations and their potential impact,” adding that “our institutions are committed to complying with applicable civil rights laws.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The focus was on limiting the impact to voters while also complying.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 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
