Example Sentences

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New York state has an economics requirement and will mandate personal finance for high-schoolers starting in the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

From next year Germany will mandate all 18-year-old men to fill out a questionnaire on their ability to serve, with the view of dramatically boosting troop numbers.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Getting better yields matters because the EU will mandate minimum amounts of recycled lithium, cobalt and nickel in EV batteries within eight years.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023

Starting April 1, federal Medicaid requirements will mandate for the first time in three years that states reconfirm patients’ income and household size if they want to retain coverage.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

"You really should have a moon manicure. I'll have my nail attendant do one for you. When I am regent queen, I will mandate it. Even for Belles. Everything about a person should be beautiful."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton