enforce
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His decision not to enforce the state’s stay-at-home order turned him into a national figure.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
The U.S. must enforce the commitments it has already secured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Rights groups like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Jakarta to enforce its constitutional ban on slavery as well as anti-discrimination conventions it has signed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recommended tariffs of 10% to 12.5% for 60 trading partners because of their “failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The best way to fend off their comments, I decided, would be to try and enforce the rules as strictly as I could.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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For more than a decade, aircraft entering Yemeni airspace have needed prior clearance from the Saudi-led coalition that backs the government and says it enforces the restriction at its request.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Aronowitz, as head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Department of Labor office that enforces ERISA, is responsible for following through.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
A spokesman for the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces advertising laws, declined to comment on the Journal’s findings, citing the agency’s policy of not commenting on potential investigations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
U.S. law generally enforces a quiet period for 40 days after the IPO during which time the company and any of the underwriters are prohibited from any communications on the stock.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
It enforces unselfishness, benevolence, kindness, and the golden rule, “Do unto others as you would others should do unto you.”
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
But the union alleges that this was not enforced by Oh's employer.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The program is specific to the city of Santa Monica and will only be enforced within city limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is, however, a risk that these bilateral agreements could become a patchwork of overlapping commitments that are unevenly enforced and easily ignored.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Houthis' naval blockade, if enforced, could further strain Saudi Arabia's economy by cutting off access to its Red Sea ports, which have been vital for oil exports redirected from the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
After their big win in their first game back after Luma’s enforced hiatus, the Fifteens had lost 4-1 to a middle-of-the-pack team.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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Even if legislation and associated technical standards were introduced, Richard Dilks acknowledges enforcing them would remain difficult.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
At the IRS, which has rotated through a half-dozen leaders during the Trump administration, Bisignano is also tasked with enforcing the tax law with a smaller staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Canada and the UAE are among other countries that have announced similar bans, while Indonesia began enforcing its ban for users under 16 in March.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
“We are simplifying the organization, strengthening leadership, enforcing accountability and aligning our structure with the priorities that matter most: customers, quality, and innovation,” Napoli said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
At night, Erwin pedaled his bicycle through the mill village enforcing a 10 P.M. “lights-out” rule.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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