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Starbucks baristas have been instructed to ask anyone refusing to follow the new rules to leave and call the police if necessary.
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Stores may call law enforcement The code of conduct warns that violators will be asked to leave, and says the store may call law enforcement, if necessary.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Drones messing with firefighting efforts — a federal crime — meant his prosecutors were ready to press charges if necessary.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Fire Department urged Southern Californians to be prepared to evacuate if necessary and report any suspicious activity to help prevent arson.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Stores may call law enforcement The code of conduct warns that violators will be asked to leave, and says the store may call law enforcement, if necessary.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Drones messing with firefighting efforts — a federal crime — meant his prosecutors were ready to press charges if necessary.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Fire Department urged Southern Californians to be prepared to evacuate if necessary and report any suspicious activity to help prevent arson.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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