mandate
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There is little reason to think the Fed will achieve its 2% mandate in the near future.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
L.A.’s minimum wage for hotel workers had been $20.32 an hour, so the new wage mandate amounted to a 38% increase over three years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
John Myers, a spokesperson for the California Chamber of Commerce, noted that the effort to mandate stormwater permits has been discussed for several years in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
That came hours before parliament gave the green light to a legislative amendment that expands the bank's mandate to include responsibility for economic growth, but also allows lawmakers to evaluate its performance.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
It was a mandate to seek out young people whose best qualities might otherwise be overlooked and to give them a chance to do something meaningful.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing mandate
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