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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
But the biggest thing is to comply during that time.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The simplest place to start is by reversing those changes the United States agreed to in order to comply with New START.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
When instructed to move a backpack under the seat, the father briefly complied—only to return the bag to the bin once the flight attendant (FA) turned away.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Tips for flyers For smoother travel, the TSA recommends that people organize their carry-on bags and comply with regulations, particularly regarding liquids and prohibited items.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The simplest place to start is by reversing those changes the United States agreed to in order to comply with New START.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
When instructed to move a backpack under the seat, the father briefly complied—only to return the bag to the bin once the flight attendant (FA) turned away.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Tips for flyers For smoother travel, the TSA recommends that people organize their carry-on bags and comply with regulations, particularly regarding liquids and prohibited items.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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The driver then acquiesced, and the officers searched him and the car.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Trump’s initiatives, acquiesced in by supportive congressional Republicans, would limit its ability to help them, though federal courts have questioned or halted many of his unilateral actions.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Trump administration's pressure on Harvard is part of a broader Republican effort to push universities, law firms, the media, the judiciary and other traditionally nonpartisan institutions to conform to the president's political agenda.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Indian officials reject this argument and view it as an integral part of their state, especially since the original leader of pre-partition Jammu and Kashmir (a Hindu) acceded to India.—
Lisa Curtis,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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India claimed Kashmir as its then Hindu ruler acceded to Delhi, while Pakistan cited popular support from the region's Muslim majority as a basis for its claim.—
Asif Shahzad,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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The agreement appears to essentially lock in the exemptions in perpetuity, requiring any future Ukrainian legislation to defer and yield to this international treaty.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The city can achieve their highest statutory purpose, boost local jobs and the local economy, and address critical environmental needs — needs that will become more expensive if deferred.—
Jim Peugh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Kyiv agreed in March to a 30-day full ceasefire, but Moscow has not yet consented to the deal.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The prayer or reading of religious text must be away from other students whose parents haven’t consented, according to the bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Ryan Bos, who has been executive director of DC’s Capital Pride Alliance since 2011, was thrilled when the group’s bid to host WorldPride was accepted in 2022.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Even after an offer is accepted, there is a critical window of risk during the resignation and notice period.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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For more on Taylor Jenkins Reid, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Some highlights include the Vikings playing in Dublin, Ireland in Week 4, then London, England in Week 5. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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