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mandatory

[man-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈmæn dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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Based on that timeline, Rice will miss the Chiefs’ voluntary team workouts May 26-28 and June 1-3 and mandatory minicamp June 9-11.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Provincial officials insist that Tierra del Fuego has not had a case of hantavirus since its reporting became mandatory 30 years ago -- unlike in provinces to the north, such as Rio Negro and Chubut.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

There is currently only mandatory sun safety teaching in English primary schools and nothing in secondary schools.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Fortunately, a majority of Washington voters chose to keep the program mandatory.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Soma was yearning aloud for one more Big Thing as she approached mandatory retirement.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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