mandatory
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Voting is mandatory for Peruvians aged between 18 and 70, and those failing to cast their vote can incur a fine.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Uber says that about 27% of a rider’s fare on average goes to mandatory insurance costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Many K-pop boy bands have faced career downturns after completing mandatory military service, in a fiercely competitive industry where momentum is hard to regain.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Saltiveri, who employs strict and longstanding mandatory biosecurity measures, is confident that his and other farms will remain uninfected.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“In New York City, the mandatory evacuation of the borough of Queens will begin on Saturday,” the news broadcaster in Washington announced.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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