mandatory
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Rutherford, who faced a 32-year mandatory minimum and was sentenced to 42.5 years, would have faced a mandatory minimum of 14 years today.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
The law made congressional approval of states of emergency mandatory, and also gave lawmakers the right to propose amendments to prevent abuses.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The band took a break in 2022 for the members' mandatory military service.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
About 16,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders in the blocks immediately around the property.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Father Mulrooney welcomed everyone back and said that, once again, attendance at Mass was mandatory.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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