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meet the requirements

Idioms

Satisfy the conditions, as in This grade of lumber does not meet our requirements, or Lynn did not meet the requirements for this position. This expression uses meet in the sense of “satisfy,” a usage dating from the early 1800s. Also see measure up, def. 2.

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meet the requirements

The UK has shorter settlement routes, including five-year routes available to people who meet the requirements of certain immigration categories.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Krysten does meet the requirements to stay on Medicaid, which she’s thankful for.

From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026

“The Department had 500 reviewers looking at millions of pages for this very reason, to meet the requirements of the act while protecting victims,” the spokesperson said.

From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2026

But these RNAs then need to be cleaned and checked to make sure they meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.

From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025

“And so, as long as you continue to meet the requirements, you have a guaranteed spot for next spring.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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