as in approval
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as in ordering
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members
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Recent Examples of mandating
Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
To address housing affordability and social equity, policies mandating affordable housing quotas - such as Paris' plan to reach 40% affordable housing by 2035 - are key.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, regulators haven’t shied away from mandating additional safety features in cars, contributing to their rapid price appreciation.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Their structured approach typically sets minimum attendance requirements rather than mandating specific days, giving teams some scheduling flexibility while maintaining a consistent office presence.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Last Friday, the Agriculture Department stepped up its response to the outbreak, issuing a federal order mandating testing of the national milk supply.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The University of Michigan will stop mandating diversity statements for faculty members.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
The positive news is that despite headliners within the past few months about companies mandating return to the office, overall, the number has flattened out over the past couple quarters.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Thirty-nine percent of the companies surveyed are mandating the use of AI tools, while another 46% are encouraging their use.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The state enacted a law in July that prohibits schools from mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
To address housing affordability and social equity, policies mandating affordable housing quotas - such as Paris' plan to reach 40% affordable housing by 2035 - are key.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, regulators haven’t shied away from mandating additional safety features in cars, contributing to their rapid price appreciation.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Their structured approach typically sets minimum attendance requirements rather than mandating specific days, giving teams some scheduling flexibility while maintaining a consistent office presence.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Last Friday, the Agriculture Department stepped up its response to the outbreak, issuing a federal order mandating testing of the national milk supply.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The University of Michigan will stop mandating diversity statements for faculty members.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
The positive news is that despite headliners within the past few months about companies mandating return to the office, overall, the number has flattened out over the past couple quarters.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Thirty-nine percent of the companies surveyed are mandating the use of AI tools, while another 46% are encouraging their use.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandating
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Most recently, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams' former top adviser, was charged with accepting bribes to expedite real estate approvals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Older Americans Act, the umbrella federal law that includes programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, information services, adult day, and caregiver support was hours from being expanded and winning congressional approval for another five years.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some do require a prescription, while others can be an antihistamine, like Benadryl, which can help with motion sickness.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks spokesperson Gee said the coffee chain is asking unionized baristas and Workers United to return to the bargaining table to wrap up contract negotiations, which have been ongoing since April.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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In an effort to relieve Downtown traffic congestion, state transportation officials are asking some motorists to divert to Interstate 275 during the ongoing partial closure of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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People living in the country without legal permission paid more than $1.2 billion in taxes, including $476.3 million in state and local taxes, and $4.3 billion in total spending power in 2022, according to the American Immigration Council.Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Set boundaries early on, like giving yourself permission to skip the chaos for a cup of hot cocoa.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Here and Now Agency The commandment that Lacaton implied — never demolish!Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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This would entail following hundreds of mitzvot, or commandments, including extensive kosher dietary laws, prohibitions of work and travel on the Sabbath, and many more obscure rules, such as eschewing garments that contain both linen and wool.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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The deal was conditioned upon approval by Alonzo Wickers, among the most preeminent legal clearance lawyers in the entertainment industry.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rucci’s sister Rosina added that Greene knew what had longevity and what would end up on discount stores’ clearance racks.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Mandating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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