mandate
Example Sentences
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All 50 states are, in fact, currently in compliance with the act’s mandate.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Walsh is expected to take over the reins at IndiGo on August 3, days after his mandate at the head of the International Air Transport Association ends on July 31.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
As it comes to IPO, it’s part of my mandate to get us ready if and when we believe the timing is right to go public.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Stella McGinn said she would be "angry" if improved bus safety laws were not passed within this assembly mandate.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Because Mexican racing officials were not bound by the mandate that every horse carry at least 100 pounds, they could give Seabiscuit 130 while assigning other horses fewer than 100 if they needed to.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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