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
Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.
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Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Elad—who previously played at Ohio University, Garden City Community College in Kansas and UNLV—filed a complaint in a New Jersey federal district court on Thursday, demanding an injunction that would block the NCAA from enforcing a rule that bars his eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Engaging in role-playing scenarios can be an effective way to help individuals practice setting and enforcing boundaries in a safe and supportive environment.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Regarding homelessness, Ehlers said recent court rulings, particularly one that allows cities to start enforcing their bans on camping on public property, will help law enforcement efforts.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The administration also dismantled workplace protections for women and reversed reproductive rights by enforcing the Hyde Amendment.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
That means using advanced malware detection like sandboxing and behavioral analysis, enforcing strict developer verification, and responding to user reports without delay.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
However, in practice, enforcing VAT compliance for B2B services has proven difficult.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In some instances, judges are issuing far-reaching orders that extend beyond the parties and bar the government from enforcing the policy at issue against anyone, anywhere in the country.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Elad—who previously played at Ohio University, Garden City Community College in Kansas and UNLV—filed a complaint in a New Jersey federal district court on Thursday, demanding an injunction that would block the NCAA from enforcing a rule that bars his eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Engaging in role-playing scenarios can be an effective way to help individuals practice setting and enforcing boundaries in a safe and supportive environment.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Regarding homelessness, Ehlers said recent court rulings, particularly one that allows cities to start enforcing their bans on camping on public property, will help law enforcement efforts.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The administration also dismantled workplace protections for women and reversed reproductive rights by enforcing the Hyde Amendment.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
That means using advanced malware detection like sandboxing and behavioral analysis, enforcing strict developer verification, and responding to user reports without delay.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
However, in practice, enforcing VAT compliance for B2B services has proven difficult.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In some instances, judges are issuing far-reaching orders that extend beyond the parties and bar the government from enforcing the policy at issue against anyone, anywhere in the country.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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