instituting

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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

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said the manufacturing powerhouse, the world's eighth-largest consumer of crude oil, is moving towards instituting fuel price caps to alleviate pressure on the country's energy supply.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

It paused the fees for one year in the fall after China retaliated by instituting fees on U.S.-linked vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

In instituting the freeze, Health and Human Services had said it would review how the federal money had been used by the state, and was restricting access to additional money amid its inquiries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 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