complying

Example Sentences

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The Palau-flagged MT Settebello came under attack on Wednesday after the US military accused it of not complying "with directions from American forces".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Opponents said it is subjective which combinations of nucleic acids are considered dangerous and warn that the costs of complying could hurt startups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

When Murphy asked Mullin to commit to complying with court orders in the future, Mullin replied that his agency would not break the law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

“He’s been disappointed so many times already, and he’s expecting to be disappointed again. If he’s not complying, you’ll call me?”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott