conformed

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When researchers applied a small electrical potential, the cornea gradually softened and conformed to the shape of the lens.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

A majority, however, were not ideologically driven: “They simply conformed, did what was asked of them, averted their gaze from any unpleasantness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The trust's Transitioning in the Workplace policy allowed a person to use the single-sex space that conformed with their gender identity, and anyone of that sex who objected could change elsewhere.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Ultimately, D.C. has conformed to the trend and is now actually reducing crime.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

Nothing on this day had conformed to any precedent.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers