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Some, but notably not all, internet providers have been enacting measures to ease the strain.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2020

State governments have been enacting new laws to require Amazon.com Inc. and others to collect sales tax on online purchases so physical stores aren’t disadvantaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2018

But in recent weeks, European countries from Sweden to Slovenia have been enacting new border controls, erecting border fences and discussing ways to better screen and register the migrants.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2015

In the absence of federal action, states legislatures have been enacting bans on controversial chemicals, creating a patchwork of restrictions and a regulatory challenge for companies.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2011

Monday—To-day I have been enacting the tiger again, and worked furiously.

From The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss by Prentiss, George L.