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compulsory

[kuhm-puhl-suh-ree] / kəmˈpʌl sə ri /


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He campaigned alongside West Cornwall MP Andrew George to reverse the decision for compulsory black boxes.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a day of compulsory rest.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But last year, the Local Government Association said councils had highlighted that compulsory purchase orders require "considerable resources to be of any significant use in facilitating town centre regeneration".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The generation that wrote and ratified the Constitution had direct experience with compulsory service, but it looked nothing like modern conscription.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

She smiles, but on her the expression looks compulsory, like she’s just adhering to a social convention.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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