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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
But the biggest thing is to comply during that time.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The simplest place to start is by reversing those changes the United States agreed to in order to comply with New START.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
When instructed to move a backpack under the seat, the father briefly complied—only to return the bag to the bin once the flight attendant (FA) turned away.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Tips for flyers For smoother travel, the TSA recommends that people organize their carry-on bags and comply with regulations, particularly regarding liquids and prohibited items.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The simplest place to start is by reversing those changes the United States agreed to in order to comply with New START.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
When instructed to move a backpack under the seat, the father briefly complied—only to return the bag to the bin once the flight attendant (FA) turned away.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Tips for flyers For smoother travel, the TSA recommends that people organize their carry-on bags and comply with regulations, particularly regarding liquids and prohibited items.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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What was amazing, however, was how meekly the Thunder acquiesced to this arrangement.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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If the buyer is complaining about cosmetic or trivial things, like the dark blue wall in the main bathroom or the leaky kitchen faucet, think twice about acquiescing.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Without springs, the Tatami is super-comfortable, and the foam really conforms to your body’s curves and pressure points.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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The Primeknit textile upper is designed to conform to your foot, stretching with every movement and providing excellent breathability.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025
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Harvard argues the administration is retaliating against it for refusing to accede to demands to control the school's governance, curriculum, and the ideology of its faculty and students.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Speakers across the commencement events added their voices to that support, and praised Harvard’s president Alan Garber for refusing to accede to demands from the Administration.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Some lawmakers want to defer capital gains taxes for mutual fund investors The average 401(k) savings rate hit a record high.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Ronaldo, 39, played for the Italian club between 2018 and 2021 with the back payment related to his agreement with Juventus to defer part of his wages during the Covid pandemic.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Park consented to speak with the FBI at JFK and was interviewed by them there.—
Andres Triay,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
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Even after an offer is accepted, there is a critical window of risk during the resignation and notice period.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The actress’s longtime boyfriend, Van Hunt, proposed after five years of dating, but Berry hasn’t accepted just yet.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Help support our local journalism, subscribe today.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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