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instate

[in-steyt] / ɪnˈsteɪt /


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Orozco noted that there have been attempts in the past to instate a fee for asylum applications, including during Trump’s first term, but it was only around $50 and never ended up materializing.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros know they are in for quite a fight to overtake their instate rival to win another AL West title.

From Washington Times Jul. 4, 2023

The agreement would instate a new group within the U.N. in charge of managing ocean conservation and require detailed environmental impact assessments for all new activities on the high seas, including tourism.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2023

Swinney said he expected Maye would end up with the Tar Heels as an instate product.

From Seattle Times Nov. 30, 2022

Again instate thee in this world of woe, Would we rebel and murmur—dread offence— Against the God whose mandate bade thee go?

From Memoirs of Mrs. Rebecca Steward by T. G. (Theophilus Gould) Steward

A staggering 241% tariff was instated in 1986 and remains in effect to this day, being most recently renewed on May 30, 2025.

From Salon May 6, 2026

More recently, Meta and Alphabet instated dividends in 2024.

From MarketWatch Apr. 25, 2026

South Korea instated restrictions on driving for gas-powered vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

Kaiser Santa Rosa recently instated a mask requirement for healthcare employees due to the rise in local coronavirus transmission.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2023

And now that the time had arrived, she instated him solemnly in his office.

From Queen Elizabeth Makers of History by Jacob Abbott

He also thinks that companies are starting to move away from merely encouraging their workers to return, instating harder mandates instead.

From Seattle Times Jul. 20, 2023

It said it had replaced all soy sauce bottles at the targeted Gifu store, and was instating new dining rules for customers as a result of the prank.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2023

He also said his staff recommended waiting until Monday rather than immediately instating the ban.

From Washington Post Nov. 26, 2021

When Newsom signed the executive order instating the moratorium on death penalty executions, he said, "We cannot advance the death penalty in an effort to soften the blow of what happens to these victims."

From Fox News Sep. 5, 2021

She said the city cut water use during the drought by installing water meters that could enforce water restrictions, instating tariffs, and creating targeted campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2021




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