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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
The vast majority of association members will abide by such a ban, although some will refuse to comply.
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Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
At least seven federal prosecutors resigned rather than comply with an order to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams — an unprecedented exodus that includes veteran lawyers with deep conservative credentials.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
The Republican added that most farms already adapted to comply with the law, so dropping the mandate wouldn’t cut costs.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Every baby food product packaged in jars, pouches, tubs and boxes sold in California must carry a QR code on its label that consumers can scan to check the most recent heavy metal readings, although many are not yet complying.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
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Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
At least seven federal prosecutors resigned rather than comply with an order to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams — an unprecedented exodus that includes veteran lawyers with deep conservative credentials.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
The Republican added that most farms already adapted to comply with the law, so dropping the mandate wouldn’t cut costs.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Every baby food product packaged in jars, pouches, tubs and boxes sold in California must carry a QR code on its label that consumers can scan to check the most recent heavy metal readings, although many are not yet complying.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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Watching regular people test their limits and watching regular people fight the temptation (or not!) to acquiesce to our baser instincts.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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For six frustrating years, a limp Legislature has acquiesced to a power-hungry Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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Well, the Lions don’t conform to consensus, or what you’re supposed to do when building a team.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The State Department spokesperson didn't say whether the reform conformed with the law.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers from Trump’s party have acceded to his demands to unilaterally cut spending and fire government watchdogs without proper notice.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Initially, Yamal was not feeling in the mood to go and speak to broadcasters, but eventually acceded after a chat with the club’s press officers.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Senate’s two-bill strategy also defers tough decisions on which taxes to cut.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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These policies deferred Europe’s full emergence from its post-1945 rehabilitation.—
Dominic Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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Access to private areas of a business, such as a kitchen or staff break room, requires a warrant signed by a judge or consent from the business because of the Fourth Amendment, according to the National Immigration Law Center (NILC).—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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The human toll would be staggering: 2 million Palestinians call Gaza home and haven't consented to being forced out of their territory, despite the colossal destruction from 16 months of war.—
Axios,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print. Find more Picture Prompts here.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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For those leading businesses, that’s a challenge worth accepting.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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For more on Kevin and Chad Franke's life with Ruby Franke, subscribe now to PEOPLE or pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Click here to subscribe and get it in your inbox every Tuesday.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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