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mandate

[man-deyt] / ˈmæn deɪt /


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The labor market side of the Fed’s mandate seems increasingly secure, allowing it to focus on inflation, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

The City Council admits the $30 an hour mandate will do economic damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Its mandate was to manage and protect these resources for the nation.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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