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had been complying
  • past perfect progressive of comply.

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Wilfong said Villegas had been complying with all his immigration requirements since his release last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Moers said Mosley had been complying with court-ordered mental health treatment.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2023

Greg Laemmle, president of Laemmle Theatres, said that the venues in his chain, all of which are in the county of Los Angeles, had been complying with the evolving directives before the shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2020

Other records indicate he had been complying with the court’s conditions.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2017

Dole had been complying, spending about $380,000 a week there over the past month, but this week he will up that amount more than 20%.

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