comply
verb (used without object)
to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).
complying
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present participleof comply.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This move by Zuckerberg and Meta gives the lie to the claim that complying with the tax would just be too difficult: Companies would have to be sold, assets liquidated and so on.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The nation’s second-largest bank must regain credibility with investors after paying a massive fine for not complying with laws meant to prevent financial crimes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Since businesses began complying with the standards in 2014, the at-berth regulation has reduced emissions from regulated vessels by 80%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Nikon said Xu was "respectfully complying" with its investigation and had provided it with additional technical documents.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“But there can be no danger in complying with this, sir.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
