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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
Anti-immigration groups have given undocumented foreigners until June 30 to leave South Africa, without saying what will happen to those who fail to comply.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Under the law, social media platforms must comply within 72 hours, while communication companies have five days.
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Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The department’s special education office ensures states comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees access to education for disabled students.
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Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Companies that refuse to comply face hefty fines.
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Caitlin Reilly,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Under the law, social media platforms must comply within 72 hours, while communication companies have five days.
—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The department’s special education office ensures states comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees access to education for disabled students.
—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Companies that refuse to comply face hefty fines.
—
Caitlin Reilly,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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The 6-foot-3 Šmits would acquiesce.
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But, spoiler alert, Sony acquiesced.
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This design maximizes ocean views while conforming to the slope across five or possibly more levels.
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The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.
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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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Be aware that many tax strategies merely defer taxes, rather than avoiding them entirely.
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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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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.
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Prosecutors consented to drop the charge after a ruling earlier this year that prohibited them from using the magazine at trial because it was improperly searched by the officers who arrested Mangione in Pennsylvania.
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!
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The United States entered the conflict seeking to eliminate Iran’s leverage, constrain its regional influence, and force it to accept strict limits on its nuclear program.
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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