enact
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Switzerland’s wealth tax is by far the oldest, having been enacted in 1840.
From Los Angeles Times
"Prepare now and enact your bushfire survival plan. If you are in an area of forecast catastrophic fire danger, leave early to an area with a lower fire risk."
From BBC
Pérez said she expected the bills to be a “lift” to get enacted but noted that Florida, a more conservative state, has passed similar legislation.
From Los Angeles Times
The county has promised to turbocharge the sluggish pace, enacting a one-step permitting center and waiving some fees.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, the future of the hierarchy now seems to rest on their willingness to accept the need for change and their ability to enact it.
From BBC
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