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surcharge

[sur-chahrj, sur-chahrj, sur-chahrj] / ˈsɜrˌtʃɑrdʒ, sɜrˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈsɜrˌtʃɑrdʒ /


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However, if the government does return the surcharge to 8%, this would override all other considerations for Jefferies in the sector and lead to a far more cautious stance, Pierce says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Trucks also drive what are called “empty miles,” or miles driven between shipments, that are not covered by a surcharge.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

In an earlier phase of the dispute, Ontario imposed a temporary 25-percent surcharge on electricity exports to three US states.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

In France, homes are subject to an additional charge that varies across the country, with a 60% local tax surcharge for homes in Paris.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

When the eldest son was gone Wang Lung felt the house was purged of some surcharge of unrest and it was a relief to him.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

You can only avoid or reduce surcharges if the gain resulted from a “life-changing event,” such as retirement or death of a spouse, according to the Social Security Administration.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

It’s used to determine eligibility for certain tax deductions and credits, as well as certain government benefits and surcharges, according to Fidelity.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

Operators pass on the resulting costs by applying low-water surcharges, which they introduce progressively if river levels keep falling.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

This was largely driven by small to midsize importers trying to get ahead of rising costs from tariffs and fuel surcharges triggered by the war in Iran, Seroka said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

On top of that, probation officers in most states can require that an individual dedicate 35 percent of his or her income toward the payment of fines, fees, surcharges, and restitution charged by numerous agencies.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Condo owners and renters on average were surcharged less.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Of the 777 surcharged penalty notices issued for LEZ contraventions in July, 689 were for a second breach where the penalty rate was £120.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2023

“An innovative app or website or startup may never get off the ground because it could be surcharged to death, buried in search results or ripped off completely.”

From The Verge Jun. 13, 2022

While city leaders shrug their shoulders at trash-strewn encampments, Seattle homeowners can rest assured that any additional trash left outside the bin on collection day will be appropriately surcharged.

From Seattle Times Aug. 25, 2021

In spite of his calm demeanor, calm voice, he was charged and surcharged with a will to action, a readiness to take and enjoy any desperate chance.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Other terms of this proposed settlement include more options for credit surcharging.

From MarketWatch Nov. 10, 2025

The new settlement being discussed also would involve surcharging, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 9, 2025

“The delay has helped, especially since the biggest publisher, Canada’s Transcontinental,” has offered to absorb the cost burden of the tariffs instead of surcharging its clients.

From Slate Mar. 8, 2025

As for more money, he suggested surcharging passengers for their trips through tunnels, capturing revenue from commercial development around stations and allowing the authority to issue revenue bonds.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 28, 2018

It was the man, a leader of inspiration and genius, surcharging them all with electrical fire.

From The Scouts of Stonewall The Story of the Great Valley Campaign by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler




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