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mandate

[man-deyt] / ˈmæn deɪt /


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Georgia has revalidated only 11.4% of its providers in the last year, so it’s unlikely to meet the five-year mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Surging energy prices could also slow down economic activity by raising production costs, affecting the employment side of the mandate.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The commission had a mandate to determine the root causes of the violence, who was involved and for what purpose.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“When shelter was available, we required that people come indoors,” Mahan said, adding, “We have to be able to mandate treatment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Because Mexican racing officials were not bound by the mandate that every horse carry at least 100 pounds, they could give Seabiscuit 130 while assigning other horses fewer than 100 if they needed to.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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