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complies
  • present tense form of comply (3rd person singular).

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By buying a life-insurance policy that complies with Section 7702 of the IRS tax code, it’s possible to take future tax-free withdrawals from the cash value that accumulates in your policy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Ashouri would work to ensure that L.A. complies with Measure HLA, the 2024 ballot measure that requires the installation of bus or bike lanes during major road repairs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Office of Government Ethics conditionally certified the filing, noting it complies with federal ethics law for all but several dozen holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Make sure any healthcare directive complies with local medical-consent laws.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Marguerite lays down the spoon and complies without question.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein