instituted
Example Sentences
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Three years ago, Ashley Bates’ longtime primary care physician instituted an annual fee of $600 per patient, which was difficult for Bates and her family to afford.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
The company has also instituted new pricing moves early in the current quarter, including short-term capacity agreements, and these “are showing promise,” according to Volozh’s letter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
The closest any has come to clarity may be Walmart, whose top executives told investors in May that they had instituted price “rollbacks” on 7,200 items, 20% more than last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The victory galvanized American forces, who instituted a naval blockade that resulted in a debilitating food shortage in Tripoli.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
In retaliation, Mr. Carter instituted a lockout, closing the mine to everybody.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
