enacting

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By enacting thresholds and country lists into statute, the bill limits the president’s ability to adapt export controls as tech and alliances evolve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Their work caring for others in the name of enacting a more just vision of our country, whether on the national stage or in their everyday lives, is profoundly, fundamentally American.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Even those efforts however suggest waiting years until a surplus had been achieved, before enacting reform.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Jordan, another U.S. regional ally that is also energy-starved, took similar steps, enacting bans on air conditioning in government offices and private use of government vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Well, I guess Dad finally decided to stop “giving me some space” and start enacting a plan of action, shall we say.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller