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enforce

[en-fawrs, -fohrs] / ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /


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In his arguments to court, he said that his tour operator had failed to enforce the resort's ban on towel reserving, and did not confront guests who were engaging in the practice.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

New York has been clear that it will enforce its own laws, which means it won’t allow the doctor to be extradited.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Both criticized McDonnell for saying he wouldn’t enforce a state law, which recently was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, barring federal immigration officers from wearing masks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The U.S.-led coalition would share information, coordinate diplomatically and enforce sanctions, according to the cable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Unpopular with the majority of Americans, it had proved too expensive to enforce.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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