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enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-] / ɛnˈfɔrs mənt, -ˈfoʊrs- /


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Beijing's embassy in Colombo said illicit activity in Sri Lanka had risen following enforcement actions in Cambodia, Myanmar as well as the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"The Chinese government attaches great importance to this trend," the embassy said in a statement, pledging closer cooperation with Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Lisa Haage, the enforcement chief, said “90% of the time” the commission is able to settle such cases without fines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It said it tries to arrange voluntary arrears payments and "enforcement measures are only taken if parents continue not to pay".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Economic Recovery Act of 2009 included more than $2 billion in new Byrne funding and an additional $600 million to increase state and local law enforcement across the country.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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