imposing
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These include imposing higher tariffs if investigations prove companies are selling goods at unfairly low prices or if there is state support that gives an unjust advantage to the manufacturers.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
After initially imposing quota systems, Crimean officials last weekend completely banned the sale of fuel at gas stations to civilians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Among other issues, the contractor hired to design and build the system has accused the governing body of LAX, Los Angeles World Airports, of imposing numerous “blockers” that have delayed the train’s opening.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Traditionally, an employer could run afoul of Title VII by imposing policies with a disproportionate impact on one racial group.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026
It was a used model that managed to look imposing even when positioned on a linoleum-tiled floor.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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