enacted

Example Sentences

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“Had it been enacted, the proposal would have made New York a less attractive place for a founder to live and to start a business.”

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Washington state enacted WA Cares to protect middle-class families from the risks that come with loved ones needing long-term care.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

When the SBA was enacted, streaming services didn’t exist and the NFL was still something of a second-tier sport at the mercy of broadcast networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

She pointed to a statute enacted a few years ago in New Jersey that protects the addresses of judges, prosecutors and police officers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Thirty-six states enacted laws that gave victims specific rights to participate in the trial process or to make victim impact statements.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson