were complying
- past progressive of comply.
Example Sentences
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German star Marco Reus sought a spot on the Galaxy roster, but team executives still had to convince MLS they were complying with rules to sign him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
A spokeswoman for Pactiv Evergreen said that its company policy prohibited minors from working at manufacturing sites, and that it would make sure its staffing agencies were complying.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
Ahead of the exercise, military officials in Washington pointed out that in notifying the US the Russians were complying with arms control obligations.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2022
A source with direct knowledge also said Uber was conducting checks at airports to ensure its drivers were complying with seatbelt norms.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2022
Your note did not specify the hour—Miss—Miss Martin," said he, "and as you Americans are early people, we thought we were complying with the simplicity of republican manners by coming before dark.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
