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mandatory

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


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Several players in the Iranian squad have completed mandatory military service with the group.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The controversy hit during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, where Wasserman participated in a mandatory presentation to International Olympic Committee members but he didn’t make additional public comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

More unusually, Pratt says he will put homeless residents into mandatory rehab facilities that he will construct on federal land.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Alphabet plans to sell $15 billion in mandatory convertible preferred stock to help fund its AI capital spending program.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Every single person on this street is subject to a mandatory search, by high order of the Kuhani. Failure to comply may result in fines and imprisonment. Make a neat and orderly line.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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