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compulsory

[kuhm-puhl-suh-ree] / kəmˈpʌl sə ri /


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He campaigned alongside West Cornwall MP Andrew George to reverse the decision for compulsory black boxes.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a day of compulsory rest.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The generation that wrote and ratified the Constitution had direct experience with compulsory service, but it looked nothing like modern conscription.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“I’m not going to give advice to any European countries, but in terms of civic education, national identity and national unity, there is probably nothing better than compulsory military service,” Stubb said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He didn't say anything then, but the next night he made us have compulsory study hall in the academic building and he came up and made a speech.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger




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