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They argued that complying with the rule governing copper smelters would cost hundreds of millions of dollars, while bringing minimal emissions reductions.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“They are not complying with their own rules,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

“Depending on where the administration ends up, companies may have a very difficult time complying with new, complex rules of origin,” Cutler said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The pensioner, from York, applied for a year's worth of cover for her Suzuki Splash car with Swinton Insurance, believing she was fully complying with the law.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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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