imposing
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The actor, 39, accepted the role of the iconic composer in “Amadeus” because he was interested in excavating the man underneath the imposing historical legacy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
He ordered Aspen Dental to pay $2.3 million in penalties and restitution while also imposing new conditions to ensure the company doesn’t exert undue control over dental care at the practices it supports.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
George and Day had criticised Motability for imposing an "invasive telematics tracking technology" without proper consultation or adequate safeguards in place.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Global electricity demand for AI simply cannot be met with terrestrial solutions, even in the near term, without imposing hardship on communities and the environment,” Musk said in February.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
A few avenues to the west, Model T automobiles delivered well-dressed ladies and gentlemen to the doors of imposing three-story brick and stone homes.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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