imposed upon

Example Sentences

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This is not a law imposed upon the U.S. by someone else.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026

“Even with the clear financial set-backs imposed upon Americans by COVID-19,” a bank spokesperson said, “we’re seeing money conversations increasing among couples and the stigma around discussing finances diminishing.”

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

For the most part, the comedy, which does come out of the characters, works better than the tragedy, which feels imposed upon them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

Being a British colony often meant locals had British laws and customs imposed upon them and lost the ability to govern themselves - as well as experience the arrival of British settlers.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2023

Not a word about the silence he had imposed upon Danny and me.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok