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 United Kingdom has started strictly enforcing its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), turning away travelers without the digital form.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Also, having habitability standards and enforcing those standards can keep people in their homes.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
This case is the latest example of a university enforcing contractual rights in a way that suggests NIL and revenue-sharing deals with football players at power conference schools functionally resemble labor and employment contracts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Parking Authority The program aims to improve safety and alleviate congestion by enforcing violations for blocking bus lanes, bus stops and trolley zones, according to the PPA.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Gillis, the Metra spokesperson, also acknowledged the challenge of enforcing suspensions.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Indiana House voted to give final approval to House Bill 1165, which tightens up state law on enforcing animal abuse.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
However, there are just a few limitations that designers recommend enforcing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Critics will argue that enforcing employer sanctions could disrupt industries and raise consumer prices.
—Federico Peña, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Also, having habitability standards and enforcing those standards can keep people in their homes.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
This case is the latest example of a university enforcing contractual rights in a way that suggests NIL and revenue-sharing deals with football players at power conference schools functionally resemble labor and employment contracts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Parking Authority The program aims to improve safety and alleviate congestion by enforcing violations for blocking bus lanes, bus stops and trolley zones, according to the PPA.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Gillis, the Metra spokesperson, also acknowledged the challenge of enforcing suspensions.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Indiana House voted to give final approval to House Bill 1165, which tightens up state law on enforcing animal abuse.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
However, there are just a few limitations that designers recommend enforcing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Critics will argue that enforcing employer sanctions could disrupt industries and raise consumer prices.
—Federico Peña, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforcing
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Dalton previously faced criticism for implementing an artificial intelligence child welfare algorithm that disproportionately flagged Black children for followup investigations, according to The Associated Press.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The park, backyard, beach, or other safe outdoor areas are great for implementing unstructured play.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic has been most focused on applying its technology to cybersecurity and has been one of the only advanced AI models available for use in classified operations.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ma is currently applying for political asylum in the US.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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