as in implementing
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforcing
That is why there are individuals — perhaps less vocal and who respect the law — who support those saddled with enforcing it.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
No one is above the law, especially those who are entrusted with enforcing it.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The companies argue states are preempted by a federal law, the Commodity Exchange Act, from enforcing state laws in the sports prediction market space.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the city began enforcing a near ban by adopting restrictive rules, which, among other things, require that hosts be present during a guest’s stay, and limiting guests to two people.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Federal oversight has been essential in enforcing civil rights when municipalities would not.
—Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit contends that the city’s response amounted to ratification of discriminatory conduct inside the office tasked with enforcing civil rights protections.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Democrats also admit that enforcing some of the proposals may not be possible considering limits on a state's power over federal officers.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
City council members also questioned what role the county should have in enforcing the rise of street vending within the city.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
No one is above the law, especially those who are entrusted with enforcing it.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The companies argue states are preempted by a federal law, the Commodity Exchange Act, from enforcing state laws in the sports prediction market space.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the city began enforcing a near ban by adopting restrictive rules, which, among other things, require that hosts be present during a guest’s stay, and limiting guests to two people.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Federal oversight has been essential in enforcing civil rights when municipalities would not.
—Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit contends that the city’s response amounted to ratification of discriminatory conduct inside the office tasked with enforcing civil rights protections.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Democrats also admit that enforcing some of the proposals may not be possible considering limits on a state's power over federal officers.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
City council members also questioned what role the county should have in enforcing the rise of street vending within the city.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforcing
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Despite implementing a jail diversion program more than a year ago, people facing minor, quality-of-life offenses make up a growing portion of the jail’s population.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic candidates proposed populist solutions including taxing billionaires, implementing rent control and freezing utility costs to address California’s soaring cost of living.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to Isaks, some gamblers will try to handicap these bets, applying some sort of statistical analysis to find an edge.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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The brand is applying its expertise in sportswear materials to key apparel and footwear pieces, including Terrex Xperior Loose Fill hooded jackets, Frehiker 2 Gore-Tex Climawarm+ hiking shoes, and a jacket featuring innovative Primeknit construction.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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