enforcing

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More than 800 vessels were hoping to leave the strait, and Sabbir’s was at the front of the line—so close he could make out the faces of Iranian fast-boat pilots enforcing their blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

He expects these tariffs to be used as an enforcing mechanism for trade pacts as well as non-trade related issues.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Roldan added it is important to offer services and support to homeless people when enforcing the policy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

His money can only get him so far—he’s not a regulator or the California attorney general, officials typically responsible for enforcing nonprofits’ obligations.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Only fifteen hundred field federal agents were assigned the enormous task of enforcing Prohibition.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler