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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
The complaint charges the Interior Department failed to comply with those steps.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
An image of public entities failing to comply with the law about lead paint, hazardous trash collection, or other public hazards.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Genealogical sites Ancestry, 23andMe and MyHeritage say they can be asked to comply with court orders seeking information.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The resurfacing of the Carmel Country segment includes bike lanes and as part of the project on both streets, new curb ramps will be installed to comply with federal and state accessibility regulations.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
An image of public entities failing to comply with the law about lead paint, hazardous trash collection, or other public hazards.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Genealogical sites Ancestry, 23andMe and MyHeritage say they can be asked to comply with court orders seeking information.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The resurfacing of the Carmel Country segment includes bike lanes and as part of the project on both streets, new curb ramps will be installed to comply with federal and state accessibility regulations.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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Village attorneys also blame its former insurers, and wrote in court filings that forcing the village to acquiesce would have devastating financial effects on residents.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Dearing refused to acquiesce despite the public pressure, according to the Piedmont Historical Society.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Independent Spirits These leads paved their own way with wit, charm, and a refusal to conform.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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My body began to conform to my new way of thinking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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The university has acceded to student demands to restore 24-hour weekday access to Geisel Library, the heart of a school where most students are studying science, engineering, technology or medicine.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Iran was jolted by resurgent anti-government protests over the weekend, as Washington sought to build pressure on Tehran to accede to its demands ahead of new nuclear talks amid a massive American military buildup.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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The case, which remains open, has deferred the determination of Dear's cause of death.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Clark deferred any question about funding to the town and stadium operator.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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On top of that, Heider performed a surgery other than what York consented to — one that carried different risks, the lawsuit alleged.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Parents must consent for their child to participate.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many countries won’t accept vaccinated birds.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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If this newsletter isn't already getting conveniently delivered to your inbox, click here to subscribe.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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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).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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