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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
This is despite major efforts, including the enactment of landmark legislation and the expenditure of more than $12 billion.
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Gerald Winegrad, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
The text of the orders was not visible, but they were announced as rescinding 78 Biden-era executive orders, freezing the enactment of new regulations, ordering federal workers to return to in-person work and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, among other things.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
On July 1, 2019, Congress codified many IRS Appeals principles through enactment of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA).
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Since its enactment, the CTA has faced scrutiny and legal pushback, particularly concerning its reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Gerald Winegrad, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
The text of the orders was not visible, but they were announced as rescinding 78 Biden-era executive orders, freezing the enactment of new regulations, ordering federal workers to return to in-person work and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, among other things.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
On July 1, 2019, Congress codified many IRS Appeals principles through enactment of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA).
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Since its enactment, the CTA has faced scrutiny and legal pushback, particularly concerning its reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactment
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The band then became the first act to debut at No. 1 with its first six chart entries in the nearly 69-year history of the chart.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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In a remarkable act of creation spurred on by the space race between America and the Soviet Union, science fiction television shows in the 1960s confidently came of age, emerging from campy low-budget offerings of space commandos amid cardboard sets and sparking rockets to more sophisticated fare.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Another clip verified by CNN shows a militant dragging a middle-aged man – identified by local sources as villager Yazan Mostafa – out to his execution, carried by other unidentified fighters.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Hoffman is scheduled to die on Tuesday despite a judge's order last week temporarily halting the execution in a ruling that was overturned by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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This decision follows the university’s denial of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made two years ago by Michael LeRoy, a U of I law professor who studies college sports.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The growing economic concerns in the United States, sparked by President Trump’s implementation of tariffs, are fostering an unfavorable climate for markets in general.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those provisions require the news organization to notify the union about any significant implementations of AI in the newsroom and protect permanent staff from losing their positions due to said AI usage.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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In both cases, the tariff bill isn’t large compared to total sales – but both Topgolf and Amer stocks are down the last month, 17% and 13% respectively.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The bill has stalled repeatedly in Congress as opponents argue such measures are no longer needed because the country has changed since the 1960s.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The amendment resembled legislation that was scheduled for a hearing in February but withdrawn by the sponsor, said Lopez, who called for its defeat.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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The filing also notes that certain convertible promissory notes are currently in default, with management negotiating amendments to extend maturity dates.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The ordinance later implements a 31-night minimum stay, which would take effect Jan. 1, 2027.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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The county’s ordinance adds provisions to prevent price hikes on short term vacation rentals and care facilities and prevent hoarding of goods to resell.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enactment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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