mandate

Example Sentences

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But, according to Sullivan, this was his mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal

What does concern the BSP more, given its inflation mandate, are currency and price swings that could make Philippine exports too expensive or imports too cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andrew Bailey told reporters last summer: "I do not support mandating, I don't think that's appropriate".

From BBC

Historically, presidential authority tends to weaken when presidents lose control of Congress or come to the end of their mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many lacked thousands of workstations ahead of Newsom’s mandate, according to a recent report in the Sacramento Bee.

From Los Angeles Times