as in to implement
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforce
That request was denied, and in 2018 he was given a deportation order, which was never enforced.
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
One example of this emerging category is Application Detection and Response, which provides live telemetry from inside applications to detect attack paths and enforce real-time controls.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The agency is responsible for policy and programs that address the nation’s housing needs and enforce fair housing laws.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
When enforced, an arbitration clause compels a judge to dismiss a case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
One example of this emerging category is Application Detection and Response, which provides live telemetry from inside applications to detect attack paths and enforce real-time controls.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The agency is responsible for policy and programs that address the nation’s housing needs and enforce fair housing laws.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
When enforced, an arbitration clause compels a judge to dismiss a case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Several other states have already implemented similar bans or are considering legislation to restrict cellphone use in schools.—
Sarah Taddeo,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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With Trump's implementing a 145% tariff on Chinese products and China's retaliatory 125% tariff on American goods, including soybeans, farmers like Malchine face an uncertain future.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Enforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforce. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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