instituting

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But there are significant practical problems even with doing that, let alone instituting a sweeping new civic contract.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The mayor continues to work with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on instituting a more targeted pied-à-terre tax, which would apply to second homes worth $5 million or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The state government established what was called a “concurrency doctrine,” instituting strict requirements for infrastructure development—water, sewer, schooling—that had to be established before construction permits were granted.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

That demand-destruction scenario is already now playing out in several Asian countries, which have moved to curb crude consumption by instituting four-day workweeks, early office closures and other power-saving measures.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Truman tried to mollify his critics by instituting a new loyalty program for the federal government.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau