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 statement also said Blue Island police are focused on preventing crime, responding to emergencies and enforcing state and local laws, not federal immigration enforcement, as that’s the responsibility of federal agencies.
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Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Cal Fire, along with local Sacramento‑area fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and Shriners Children's Hospital, held a press conference Thursday to emphasise their commitment to enforcing strict fireworks restrictions.
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Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
According to Lacey, who helped set up the Code Four program last year, enforcing the law requires a clear grasp of ethics and a rigorous attention to detail to make sure the job is done well.
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Noah Daly
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The federal charges are the latest sign authorities are aggressively enforcing airspace restrictions around World Cup venues nationwide.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Given said Inman Grant faced a challenge in enforcing legislation that platforms were resisting.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The injunction bars state police from enforcing the ban while the case moves forward.
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Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
The field also includes an array of specialized data security vendors, such as DSPM providers like Veeam, which focus on discovering sensitive data, monitoring access patterns, identifying excessive permissions, and enforcing governance across heterogeneous data estates.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Cal Fire, along with local Sacramento‑area fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and Shriners Children's Hospital, held a press conference Thursday to emphasise their commitment to enforcing strict fireworks restrictions.
—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
According to Lacey, who helped set up the Code Four program last year, enforcing the law requires a clear grasp of ethics and a rigorous attention to detail to make sure the job is done well.
—
Noah Daly
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The federal charges are the latest sign authorities are aggressively enforcing airspace restrictions around World Cup venues nationwide.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Given said Inman Grant faced a challenge in enforcing legislation that platforms were resisting.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The injunction bars state police from enforcing the ban while the case moves forward.
—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
The field also includes an array of specialized data security vendors, such as DSPM providers like Veeam, which focus on discovering sensitive data, monitoring access patterns, identifying excessive permissions, and enforcing governance across heterogeneous data estates.
—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them.
—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforcing
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Woman applying estrogen patch during hormone therapy.
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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