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mandatory

[man-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈmæn dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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The $15 billion of Alphabet mandatory convertible preferred stock likely will be sold at $50 a share and will be among the largest such offerings sold.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is being implemented, effective immediately," Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Nevertheless, Fernandez was convicted and received a mandatory life sentence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The band took a break in 2022 for the members' mandatory military service.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

OK, that’s another mandatory deduction — why don’t we call this a six, overall?

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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