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enforce

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


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It follows an ultimatum the Met Police chief gave firms in March to enforce steps which would make stolen phones less desirable for resale and reuse.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While the military does not enforce or evaluate religious belief, its internal classification systems help determine how resources are allocated and how chaplain support is structured across bases and deployments.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“We remain focused on detecting state-sponsored abuse, and will continue to enforce our policies against fake accounts,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He made crime a central issue in his campaign, promising voters he would enforce more of the city’s laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

And they have the laws and the means to enforce their views....I am sure that their attitude is indefensible, but I do not wish to jeopardize my liberty in proving that it is.

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




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