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
The state law DeSantis signed last summer bars local governments from enforcing regulations hindering the construction or operation of a presidential library, as defined by the federal Presidential Libraries Act.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In California, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control began enforcing its crackdown at more than 4,600 licensed locations in February.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Congress should protect against a lack of oversight and be accountable for its responsibilities by providing greater transparency in campaign finance, supporting civic education and enforcing accountability for any efforts to undermine democratic institutions.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Police at Tuesday night's clash were seen enforcing that barrier.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
In April 28 letters to city and state officials, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon demanded that both Denver and Colorado stop enforcing the bans, acknowledge the laws are unconstitutional, and enter into consent decrees to ensure the bans are not enforced.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
First, my office drafted an enforceable ordinance that does not interfere in any way with the legitimate interests of the federal government in enforcing immigration laws constitutionally.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
In response to the backlash, Chang stopped enforcing the trademark and made a public apology that same year.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The product also feels like a natural fit for Birkenstock, enforcing the idea of a full foot care routine.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In California, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control began enforcing its crackdown at more than 4,600 licensed locations in February.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Congress should protect against a lack of oversight and be accountable for its responsibilities by providing greater transparency in campaign finance, supporting civic education and enforcing accountability for any efforts to undermine democratic institutions.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Police at Tuesday night's clash were seen enforcing that barrier.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
In April 28 letters to city and state officials, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon demanded that both Denver and Colorado stop enforcing the bans, acknowledge the laws are unconstitutional, and enter into consent decrees to ensure the bans are not enforced.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
First, my office drafted an enforceable ordinance that does not interfere in any way with the legitimate interests of the federal government in enforcing immigration laws constitutionally.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
In response to the backlash, Chang stopped enforcing the trademark and made a public apology that same year.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The product also feels like a natural fit for Birkenstock, enforcing the idea of a full foot care routine.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforcing
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Facility leadership also discouraged staff from documenting safety concerns in writing and dismissed any concerns rather than implementing corrective action, according to the lawsuit.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is also implementing a burn ban to reduce wildfire risk.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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In closing, it should be mentioned that just as colchicine treatment results in seedless watermelons, mini-melons may also be a consequence of applying colchicine to watermelon seedlings, followed by a breeding process similar to that described above.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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As an additional step, Holm likes to quickly cleanse her eye area to get rid of any leftover mascara or liner before applying fresh makeup.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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