enact
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The main cause was "an unforeseen change in the radio frequency environment occurring after take-off," Skymagic said, triggering some drones "to enact failsafe landing procedures in response to compromised positional accuracy".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The exemptions would sunset in 2032 so legislators could review the bill’s effect before deciding whether to enact the policy permanently.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Municipal councils oversee water, sanitation and local infrastructure but do not enact legislation.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Before he could enact for her some gesture of loving acceptance, she turned, and she and Leon marched on, calling out the boys’ names.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing enact
The Mayflower Compact (1620)
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Vocabulary from history writings about the Triangle Factory Fire
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Just Do It: Act
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