enforcer
Example Sentences
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Taeb, a cleric, was named commander of the Basij, the IRGC's vast youth militia, which has become notorious as an enforcer of security in Iranian neighbourhoods.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Her reputation as Clark’s right-hand and enforcer spread along with the viral clip.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Xue puts the blame for children’s behavior squarely on the parents but said he takes no pleasure in playing enforcer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
She’s the nation’s top civil-rights enforcer, and few occupants of her office have had as high a public profile as she does—including close to 1.6 million followers on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Nina knew him only in passing—a bouncer and an enforcer, like the ill-fated Big Bolliger.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
