compulsory

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Azam Jangravi, an activist who fled Iran after protesting against the compulsory veil, said she initially favored the bombing campaign that targeted Iran’s leaders and security forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Unlike the military, “the Basij are part of society,” said Azam Jangravi, an Iranian activist who campaigned against the compulsory veil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Sheffield Hallam University said it had previously made savings without compulsory redundancies and its current proposals, which aim to save £26.6m, would mean a net reduction of 70 roles.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The most important thing "is compulsory schooling up to age 16," the director said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The historians and the scientists at Cambridge shared a common education: Latin was a compulsory entrance requirement.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton