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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
Aurora’s current data centers have agreed to comply with these annual reporting requirements, city officials previously said.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert’s request for an exemption was denied in January, and the city then had 90 days to comply.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
The statement suggests that Netgear plans to comply and file for an exemption if needed.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Bondi met privately with committee members on Wednesday, but Democrats walked out, citing her refusal to comply with a subpoena.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert’s request for an exemption was denied in January, and the city then had 90 days to comply.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
The statement suggests that Netgear plans to comply and file for an exemption if needed.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Bondi met privately with committee members on Wednesday, but Democrats walked out, citing her refusal to comply with a subpoena.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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Footage shows the group acquiescing to the police instructions when an officer in plain clothes – possibly indicating a special police unit – grabbed Salman’s hand, twisting it and causing a fracture in the wrist.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Allen is said to have reluctantly acquiesced to ARC’s demands and, in the process, alienated others.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the Vatican bank announced two equity benchmarks that conform to ethical Catholic criteria and are aimed at serving as a reference for Catholic investments globally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Buildings seem to grow rather than conform.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Cuban government has already reportedly acceded to this latter demand.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Powell has denied any wrongdoing and has said he is being targeted for refusing to accede to Trump’s demands.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia will defer $10 million each from his 2031 and 2032 salaries, which each will be payable in five $2 million installments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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When operating costs rise but revenue is capped, maintenance is deferred, repairs are delayed, and capital improvements are abandoned.—
Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Reporters from outlets that refused to consent to the new rules, including from the Associated Press, have continued reporting on the military.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Parents must consent to have their children take part in the research, but many are Rollins employees and few object.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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IDs from other states are not accepted.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 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 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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