comply
verb (used without object)
to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).
had complied
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past perfectof comply.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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An investigation by the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell concluded the company had complied with regulations, according to people familiar with the findings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Deputy Commissioner Phukan says the administration had complied with the court's demarcation order and would abide by any further directions.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Vitagermine said its milk had complied with French rules until they changed last week, and it was removing the three batches on Monday to "better ensure the safety of infants".
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
Ivory, the Fulton County commissioner, said that while county officials had complied with the warrant, they expected to challenge the administration’s actions in court.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2026
Luna had instructed the crow to stay out of sight until she could figure things out, and the crow had complied.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
