as in implementing
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforcing
The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, but Thursday’s injunction blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
That means connecting identity decisions to data sensitivity and enforcing least privilege based on both role and the data being accessed.
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Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Adopting and enforcing community rules is an important board responsibility.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
On June 24, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Education from enforcing that definition.
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Lauren Sausser,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Department of Transportation’s policies have been focused primarily on enforcing English language proficiency among truck drivers and closing commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools if their training and safety standards aren’t up to speed.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The statement also said Blue Island police are focused on preventing crime, responding to emergencies and enforcing state and local laws, not federal immigration enforcement, as that’s the responsibility of federal agencies.
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Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
According to Lacey, who helped set up the Code Four program last year, enforcing the law requires a clear grasp of ethics and a rigorous attention to detail to make sure the job is done well.
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Noah Daly
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The injunction bars state police from enforcing the ban while the case moves forward.
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Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
That means connecting identity decisions to data sensitivity and enforcing least privilege based on both role and the data being accessed.
—
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Adopting and enforcing community rules is an important board responsibility.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
On June 24, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Education from enforcing that definition.
—
Lauren Sausser,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Department of Transportation’s policies have been focused primarily on enforcing English language proficiency among truck drivers and closing commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools if their training and safety standards aren’t up to speed.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The statement also said Blue Island police are focused on preventing crime, responding to emergencies and enforcing state and local laws, not federal immigration enforcement, as that’s the responsibility of federal agencies.
—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
According to Lacey, who helped set up the Code Four program last year, enforcing the law requires a clear grasp of ethics and a rigorous attention to detail to make sure the job is done well.
—
Noah Daly
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The injunction bars state police from enforcing the ban while the case moves forward.
—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforcing
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The pope’s visit comes just two weeks after the European Union began implementing a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers.
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After two years of struggle, a new developer, Iceflake Studios, has taken the helm, implementing extensive bug fixes and performance enhancements.
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Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
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Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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