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compliant

[kuhm-plahy-uhnt] / kəmˈplaɪ ənt /


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She named TikTok and Roblox as examples of platforms not yet fully compliant but "making efforts".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

By applying principles from larger-scale robotics such as rigid, compliant and origami robots, scientists are adapting familiar mechanical concepts to the nanoscale.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Ohio State is “fully compliant with all state and federal regulations and legal rulings regarding admissions,” a spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Unfortunately, she said, “young people sometimes learn that being compliant is valued more than speaking up. Schools are important places to learn to replace invisibility and self-sacrifice with personal and collective pride, agency and voice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

“He needs to be more compliant with his medications. He has to really go on a diet, which is grains, no red meat, no fat. No fat at all.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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