as in to implement
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforce
Different models allow departments to help enforce ICE operations and to serve warrants on people inside their jails.
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Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Forcing states to become more cost-conscious also provides motivation for state officials to enforce rather than water down work requirements for the able-bodied, nudging them on a more productive path and away from government dependency.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Texas addresses the ‘club’ issue One potential solution to this that is often discussed but never enforced is to sell a club-only ticket.
—Mac Engel
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
When the landmark 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton, those who drafted the bill probably expected it to be fully implemented and enforced.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Forcing states to become more cost-conscious also provides motivation for state officials to enforce rather than water down work requirements for the able-bodied, nudging them on a more productive path and away from government dependency.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Texas addresses the ‘club’ issue One potential solution to this that is often discussed but never enforced is to sell a club-only ticket.
—Mac Engel
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
When the landmark 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton, those who drafted the bill probably expected it to be fully implemented and enforced.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
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In September, audio emerged of Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, the official responsible for implementing the legislation, questioning the ability of police departments to enforce the buyback.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The daughter of two pastors – who grew up shuttling between Florida, Alabama and Atlanta – has become a leading light in culture while implementing rest in her own approach as a young CEO.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Eight of these units were connected to each other and a linear actuator was installed at one end of the line to apply the force needed to activate the elastocaloric effect.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of the type, apply the fertilizer in late winter to prepare your tree for the upcoming growing season.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Enforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforce. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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