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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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Some of them can draw from experience dealing with the first Trump administration: Mexico’s populist president at the time, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, forged a warm relationship with Mr. Trump, and Mexico avoided steep tariffs while acceding to demands to curb migration.—
Simon Romero,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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That will come after both La Liga and RFEF (Spanish FA) have not acceded to change their stance and proceed to re-register both players.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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This partnership is only possible in part because of Toews’ willingness to defer.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
9 Feb. 2025
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More teams now prefer to defer, choosing to start with the ball in the second half instead.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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California law requires all parties in a conversation to consent to being recorded.—
Jenna deJong,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Drivers could not consent to only one feature, the FTC says.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 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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Smith said none of the current trustees will be accepting health benefits, which is consistent with all other cemetery districts in San Diego County.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Here is a roundup of high school varsity action on Friday, Feb. 7. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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For more from Adam Levine, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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