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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the enactment of the crime is suggested but never actually shown on screen
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Recent Examples of enactment
The coalition of interests backing S.B. 39 sought the enactment of similar reforms in the sweeping legislation passed in 2021.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The Dow tumbled a whopping 1,300 points across Monday and Tuesday, largely driven by Trump’s enactment of tariffs — and the subsequent retaliation from trading partners.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The baseline 10% tariff on all countries will go into effect Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET; the reciprocal levies are scheduled for enactment on April 9 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
The bill proposes moving NASA headquarters to Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County within one year of enactment.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The Dow tumbled a whopping 1,300 points across Monday and Tuesday, largely driven by Trump’s enactment of tariffs — and the subsequent retaliation from trading partners.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The baseline 10% tariff on all countries will go into effect Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET; the reciprocal levies are scheduled for enactment on April 9 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
The bill proposes moving NASA headquarters to Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County within one year of enactment.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactment
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Brought in as a response to 66 fans losing their lives in a crush at Ibrox four years earlier, the act (known as the Green Guide) introduced a compulsory licensing system for grounds in the top two divisions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Communicate With Precision And Transparency The success of any decision hinges on execution—and execution depends on clear communication.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Another point of contention at the convention came from Utah Senate Bill 54, a law that has grown controversial to members of the Utah GOP.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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But now, current and former officials say, there's a sense that the division is weaponizing the country's civil rights laws against populations it's supposed to be protecting.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Israeli military has postponed any implementation of Gideon’s Chariots until after Trump’s Middle East trip this week; there is a window (if perhaps a shrinking one) to convince the Israeli government not to follow through.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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Last year legislators passed SB 292 which bans the manufacturing, selling or distributing of products containing PFAs beginning on Jan. 1, 2028, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Carney cited Mooresville’s annual increase in the number of utility bills, from 181,138 in fiscal 2024 to 186,403 in fiscal 2025, through March 31.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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The amendment also allows later abortions to protect the life or health of pregnant women.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Birthright citizenship is a Constitutional right, clearly articulated in the 14th amendment.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Each must be established through a local city or county ordinance or a specific state law designating their authority.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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In addition to establishing lighting guidelines for the airport, the plan complies with the International Energy Conservation Code and local ordinances.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enactment. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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