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mandatory

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


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He added: "We need a mandatory minimum fine of £20,000 and, again, vehicle forfeiture on conviction."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Repeated lightning strikes led to multiple resets of ⁠the mandatory 30-minute delay before play eventually restarted.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The twin offerings—each totaling 192.5 million shares—were the largest mandatory convertible preferred issues in market history.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

For yield-oriented investors, the Alphabet mandatory preferred offers a liquid, high-dividend alternative to the company’s common stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I was a mandatory member last year when I changed schools.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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