Example Sentences

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If you’re unable to make a payment, the Education Department is instituting a 12-month “on-ramp” to repayment program from now until Sept. 1, 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023

New York is instituting a 60-day cap on shelter stays for single adult migrants who arrive in the city.

From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2023

In 2023, Washington is instituting a cap-and-trade policy with carbon emissions.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023

The district is instituting a policy requiring students to have their school identification cards with them each day.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2022

How can we endure such a scrutiny as God is instituting into our character and conduct?

From Sermons to the Natural Man by Shedd, William G. T. (William Greenough Thayer)