compulsory
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Azam Jangravi, an activist who fled Iran after protesting against the compulsory veil, said she initially favored the bombing campaign that targeted Iran’s leaders and security forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Unlike the military, “the Basij are part of society,” said Azam Jangravi, an Iranian activist who campaigned against the compulsory veil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
They want to impose compulsory physical attendance and voting, doing away with the current "hybrid" arrangement dating from the pandemic which lets members dial in remotely.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
The most important thing "is compulsory schooling up to age 16," the director said.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
We were high-school seniors, and the clock was ticking: once out of high school all American males faced two years of compulsory military service.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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