mandatory

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Will everyday consumers—already cutting back at Target and skipping Chipotle—sign up for a mandatory recurring subscription just to be reminded how much more they should exercise?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Philadelphia police will enforce mandatory overtime during the "all hands on deck" period, Roosevelt Poplar, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, told ESPN.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Unless they are in Maui, as they were last year, Rams coach Sean McVay annually opts to cancel mandatory minicamps after the initial report day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He added: "We need a mandatory minimum fine of £20,000 and, again, vehicle forfeiture on conviction."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s a new school set up to create the leaders of tomorrow; corporate internships are mandatory; the higher-ups of Merrill Lynch come and speak to classes and distribute travel mugs and stuff.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini