1
as in following
to act according to the commands of
the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders
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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract
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Schmitt, following a pregame roster move to add outfielder Heliot Ramos and designated utilityman Buddy Kennedy, also happened to be the only backup infielder on the Giants’ bench.
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Even so, Zaslav’s package failed to win shareholder support; 84% of those who voted in June disapproved, following a similar rejection a year before.
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Neighbors digging with their hands is usually the true image of first responders, yet the longer that image lasts the more evident the State’s failure is in fulfilling its duties as guarantors of life and public safety.
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That is journalism fulfilling its civic duty.
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For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed.
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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Based on McQuiston’s 2019 LGBTQ romantasy novel, the sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue was first announced in May 2024, and the cast celebrated completing production on Red, White & Royal Wedding with a behind-the-scenes clip.
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After completing the most recent debt campaign, Trinity hosted a special ceremony, assisted by kids from a local Scouting group.
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“Complying (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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