mandate
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The vote was called early by Perez himself, in an attempt secure a renewed mandate following a period of on-field unrest and disapproval in the stands at the Santiago Bernabeu.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The mandate is set by Congress but the Fed has had latitude to interpret how it achieves the goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"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
The 48-year-old had sent the country to vote a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-reliant island from the Middle East crisis.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
But none of those involved with the group at that early stage could have predicted how far Fuller would push that mandate.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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