mandate

Example Sentences

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"As Unifil's mandate is about to expire, the Security Council must make a responsible decision to ensure the continued UN presence in Lebanon, and to prevent a security vacuum," said Fu Cong, China's UN envoy.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Prime Minister Robert Abela, 48, called the snap election a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-heavy island from geopolitical crises.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

But while Bedford expressed support for giving pilots more tools to see nearby aircraft, he maintained that the FAA wouldn’t impose its own mandate without action from Congress, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Clearly, the state’s blanket mandate that more than 90,000 workers commute to offices four days a week will impact California’s environment,” Richard Drury, an attorney representing CASE, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Its mandate was to manage and protect these resources for the nation.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson