exaction
Example Sentences
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“From the moment migrant workers begin the process of seeking work in Qatar, they are drawn into a highly exploitative system that facilitates the exaction of forced labor by their employers,” the representatives said.
From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023
Other areas of technology that Australia sees as critical include advanced cyber security, communications, mineral exaction, autonomous vehicles and novel antibiotics.
From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2021
It does not, however, control whether an exaction is within Congress’ power to tax.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2012
It does not, however, control whether an exaction is within Congress' power to tax.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2012
On the other hand, who refuses to see The Merchant of Venice because of the inherent improbability of the exaction of the pound of flesh by Shylock?
From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce
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