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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
Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Utah and Texas are pursuing app store age verification requirements, though court challenges may determine how those laws are ultimately enforced.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
The filmmaker was also convicted in 2010 of anti-government activity, but it was not enforced.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
But critics say that the law is not widely known and not enforced.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Voters want borders secured and laws enforced.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit also alleges the city has never adopted, implemented, or enforced comparable rules in any other neighborhood.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
As for New Year's Eve downtown, the curfew will be enforced for anyone under the age of 18.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
Kansas’ side of the truce was enforced through an executive order while Missouri lawmakers codified it in a state law that expired in August.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
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Regardless, the Islamic Republic’s response has been to frame criticism as betrayal, suggesting that those who question support for Gaza or Lebanon are complicit with imperialism – a narrative enforced through a mix of rhetoric and coercion.
—Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Utah and Texas are pursuing app store age verification requirements, though court challenges may determine how those laws are ultimately enforced.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
The filmmaker was also convicted in 2010 of anti-government activity, but it was not enforced.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
But critics say that the law is not widely known and not enforced.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Voters want borders secured and laws enforced.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit also alleges the city has never adopted, implemented, or enforced comparable rules in any other neighborhood.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
As for New Year's Eve downtown, the curfew will be enforced for anyone under the age of 18.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
Kansas’ side of the truce was enforced through an executive order while Missouri lawmakers codified it in a state law that expired in August.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforced
Verb
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The resolution was implemented in June, and businesses have been using a grace period to remove the machines.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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When Utah implemented a similar, though more extensive, provision, schools recommended eliminating 270 programs across eight universities, according to the Foundation.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The negotiations have been mired in disagreements over how mandatory water cuts should be divided among the states.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the production of child pornography offense, Sayer faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison on each count.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Macro factors like lower consumer demand, higher material and labor costs, and a trend in consumer trade-down to lower margin tire products have applied significant margin and growth pressure.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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And some Venezuelans, who applied to renew earlier this year, had their TPS extended through early April.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, the church was sued by a former employee over a policy of compulsory tithing.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The core design feature is compulsory arbitration, where everyone agrees that if there is a dispute, it is heard by a process overseen by the commissioner—and unlike litigation, it is conducted in private.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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McKee said police also executed search warrants before the couple was arrested.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, Braddy's case is back in court, with a jury once again weighing whether he should be executed.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Enforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforced. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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