mandatory

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After high school, I did my mandatory army service, followed by a year of traveling abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Digital ID - After the government's retreat from a mandatory scheme, new legislation would outline how voluntary digital ID would be implemented and allow access to public services.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

While individuals who are at least age 70 ½ can gift using QCDs, the gifting tools are typically used starting at age 73 to manage the tax consequences of mandatory withdrawals from IRAs.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Otherwise, the Spanish nationals will be flown to Madrid, where they face a mandatory quarantine in the Gomez Ulla military hospital.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

A Pepette also had responsibility for making smaller posters, which went up in the school halls at the beginning of each week and were transferred to the gym for the mandatory Friday morning pep rally.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger