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to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforced
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
In the decades after the Second World War, this principle was widely enforced through labor contracts, and big companies tended to share their economic gains with their employees.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Colorado law, as currently written and enforced, effectively denies that difference.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
The department’s primary task is traffic enforcement — something that Riddle believes has been historically under-enforced.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
By connecting a phone to a computer using a USB cable, an attacker with physical access may be able to exploit the flaw during the early boot process, potentially exposing sensitive data before full security protections are enforced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The cap was enforced by barring insurance and shipping companies from handling oil above the cap.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Event-betting markets flourish in ambiguous or unevenly-enforced legal environments.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
And although both sides celebrate their free-thinking iconoclasm, loyalty is strictly enforced.
—Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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If exotic pets are being sold outside of pet stores, whether online or in person, that would be enforced by the state’s Environmental Conservation Police.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
In the decades after the Second World War, this principle was widely enforced through labor contracts, and big companies tended to share their economic gains with their employees.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Colorado law, as currently written and enforced, effectively denies that difference.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
The department’s primary task is traffic enforcement — something that Riddle believes has been historically under-enforced.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
By connecting a phone to a computer using a USB cable, an attacker with physical access may be able to exploit the flaw during the early boot process, potentially exposing sensitive data before full security protections are enforced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The cap was enforced by barring insurance and shipping companies from handling oil above the cap.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Event-betting markets flourish in ambiguous or unevenly-enforced legal environments.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
And although both sides celebrate their free-thinking iconoclasm, loyalty is strictly enforced.
—Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforced
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Israel is loosening restrictions implemented during wartime after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for schools and workplaces to reopen.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $30 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee).—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several African nations have already pushed through emergency interventions, ranging from direct subsidies to mandatory rationing, to blunt the impact of soaring global energy prices.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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As it’s applied today, the law allows trial attorneys to prey on the state’s small and mid-sized businesses — filing frivolous, costly lawsuits over even the most minor violation of California’s complex labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ramos is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and applied, but the program remains halted for new applicants after a yearlong battle in court that challenges the program.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the trial judge, not the jury, will rule on any compulsory changes for Meta at the trial’s second stage in May.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For something different, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill stands out as a kosher restaurant that brings together Asian and South American flavors in a way that feels both unexpected and well executed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Enforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforced. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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