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 incident underscored growing tensions between health officials enforcing strict Ebola containment measures and local customs surrounding funerals and burial rites.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Customs and Border Protection staff work at ports of entry, enforcing a variety of laws that prohibit unsafe items from entering the United States.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Those groups have been key to enforcing the law, bringing most of the lawsuits filed under the provision of the Voting Rights Act known as Section 2.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Enforceability assesses whether the agency charged with enforcing the rule can actually administer it.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Instead, the law subjects issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, enforcing strict anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
During the crunch, Anthropic has been testing solutions to reduce demand, like enforcing stricter limits during peak hours or removing Claude Code from its cheaper subscription plan.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The lawsuit presents one of the few setbacks the project could face, after DeSantis signed a bill last year that aimed to preempt local governments from enacting or enforcing regulations against presidential libraries.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Customs and Border Protection staff work at ports of entry, enforcing a variety of laws that prohibit unsafe items from entering the United States.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Those groups have been key to enforcing the law, bringing most of the lawsuits filed under the provision of the Voting Rights Act known as Section 2.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Enforceability assesses whether the agency charged with enforcing the rule can actually administer it.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Instead, the law subjects issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, enforcing strict anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
During the crunch, Anthropic has been testing solutions to reduce demand, like enforcing stricter limits during peak hours or removing Claude Code from its cheaper subscription plan.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The lawsuit presents one of the few setbacks the project could face, after DeSantis signed a bill last year that aimed to preempt local governments from enacting or enforcing regulations against presidential libraries.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforcing
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This included implementing an electronic application process and introducing a mobile application center designed to make the hiring process more efficient and accessible to prospective applicants.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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The project involves implementing more monitoring instruments offshore, including early-warning systems, Kidiwela said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The scientists can use this to safely experiment with new materials and printing techniques before applying them in factories.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Sometimes applying a furniture-grade oil over the whole surface can camouflage grease stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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