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imposition

[im-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌɪm pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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“The ballroom is literally an imposition between two branches of our government,” the architect David Scott Parker, who’s on the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, fretted to the Times.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

In the nine months following the April 2025 imposition of reciprocal tariffs, Chinese exports to the United States declined by an estimated $109 billion against the 2022-24 baseline.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

"The Islamic Republic has never shied away from negotiations... but we certainly do not accept imposition," Ejei said in a video carried by the judiciary's Mizan Online website.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The growth reflects business plans developed prior to the imposition of tariffs, noted Cheung, who added that next year’s report could show a slowdown due to the trade disruptions of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

My mission was to persuade Daliwonga — a man destined to play a leading role in the politics of the Transkei — to oppose the imposition of the Bantu Authorities.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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