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imposing

[im-poh-zing] / ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /


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Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe were also elected to the Security Council, which is the only UN body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorising use of force.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Where the film becomes truly interesting and innovative is also where its narrative’s most imposing roadblock lies.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Costume designer Amy Parris built lifts into Bower’s shoes to help him look taller and the team added padding under his arms to emphasize Vecna’s more imposing stance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

NCAR, which is housed in an imposing Brutalist building that dominates the skyline in Boulder, a university town, is a world leader in the development of weather and climate models.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Just like I was tired of imposing and persevering.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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