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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
The company also did not comply with state codes governing the assembly of fireworks shows.
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Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
But if someone is undocumented, that can affect other probation conditions, such as an ability or willingness to comply with the law and find work.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis
updated July 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
Some states require permits for lemonade stands because they are recognized as temporary food service establishments and have to comply with health hazard standards.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
However, in Australia, SpaceX's Starlink will now publish a record of all major outages, including their causes, to comply with local regulations.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for comply
Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
But if someone is undocumented, that can affect other probation conditions, such as an ability or willingness to comply with the law and find work.
—
Carolyn Komatsoulis
updated July 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
Some states require permits for lemonade stands because they are recognized as temporary food service establishments and have to comply with health hazard standards.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
However, in Australia, SpaceX's Starlink will now publish a record of all major outages, including their causes, to comply with local regulations.
—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for comply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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It is intended to pressure union members into acquiescing to management’s demands.
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This isn’t about Starmer acquiescing on defence, said John Rentoul in The Independent.
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Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
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Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
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When Queen Elizabeth acceded to the throne in 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI, Winston Churchill was the British prime minister.
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But while the union asked for voluntary recognition, the company did not accede to that request.
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That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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By participating in the event, attendees consent to the use of their likenesses.
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In addition to challenging those rules, the five sets of parents trying to sue also object to a long-standing state law that allows adolescents to consent to outpatient mental health treatment.
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Challenge accepted While visitors boarded the ships to learn about foreign cultures, sailors operating the vessels found their own ways to connect with their international counterparts.
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The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted WTA’s proposal, and the two organizations mutually agreed on the conclusion of the hosting arrangement and remain proud of the achievements realized through their partnership.
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Broadway’s newest ticketing venture wants theatergoers to subscribe instead of splurge.
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The amount each subscriber may receive has not been disclosed and will depend on factors such as how long a person has been subscribed and how many valid claims are filed.
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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