1
as in following
to act according to the commands of
the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders
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2
as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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The host noted the date of the insurrection, following President Joe Biden's win over Trump in the 2020 election for president, early on.—
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
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Police said that the person refused to leave the building and has not been obeying officers' commands.—
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Raskin said Cheney was a champion of the executive branch and tried to stretch the limits of presidential power – while obeying the rule of law.—
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
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Martin legitimately pinned the Saints’ offense on almost every drive in the first half, keeping the game close, even with New Orleans leading at halftime.—
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Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.—
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
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And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.—
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
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“Complying (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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