enforced

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Laws cracking down on them have lagged behind cases and aren’t always enforced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

A US judge has ruled the Pentagon's directive could not be enforced, meaning government agencies and organisations working with the US military can still use Anthropic while the lawsuit continues.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Those who don’t furnish one to register are supposed to present one when they vote for the first time in a federal election, though this requirement isn’t strictly enforced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A clear bag policy will be enforced during the festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She had fiercely resented her enforced absence from church and lectures.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare