enacting

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The trade deal was struck by von der Leyen and Trump in July last year, but progress on enacting it stumbled on Wednesday after talks between EU lawmakers and governments ended without an agreement.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Finance ministers from Germany, France and other top economies simultaneously declared the “urgent necessity” of enacting what’s now called the Savings and Investment Union.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Like Iago, Richard confides his schemes to the audience before enacting them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

After riding Sunshine, a group of us played at Civil War games, enacting the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, skirmishing with wooden swords and firing log cannons.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly