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import

[im-pawrt, -pohrt, im-pawrt, -pohrt] / ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt /




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But even then, manufacturers are likely to import cheaper material from elsewhere — from places where energy costs, environmental regulations and worker protections aren’t baked into the cost.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"The port of Jeddah is not at all sized to handle such import volumes and a port congestion situation is emerging," Arthur Barillas de The, cofounder of freight forwarder Ovrsea, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“I will advance renewable energy, import less foreign fuel and stop decommissioning of hydro and nuclear power. However, many current initiatives have unintended consequences, and my plan focuses on incentives, not mandates,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Many countries import a large amount of fertilisers from the Persian Gulf region.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The reason for this was that the South African government wanted to establish good relations with the Japanese in order to import their fancy cars and electronics.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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