mandatory
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But it is the mandatory religious texts that have drawn fiercest opposition from education and civil liberties groups.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
After Mullin, whether those mandatory obligations arise depends first on whether the executive allows the asylum-seeker to cross the border.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
“This is not optional, it is mandatory for the U.S. to maintain a leadership position in space.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Prosecutors said the incident occurred less than 14 hours after Tabor was released from custody on mandatory supervision, after he completed his sentence for two separate Ventura County criminal cases.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
They would be scolded for staying in the city when there was a mandatory evacuation in effect, and they would be sent north on a bus or helicopter.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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