importer
Example Sentences
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Located about an hour’s drive from Manhattan and set on a stunning 2 acres of land, the home was originally built in 1955 for auto importer Max Hoffman.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
China, a major importer of Iranian oil, responded by saying it will "firmly defend" its interests.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
China, the world’s largest oil importer, purchased around 11 million barrels a day in 2025, with half that amount coming from Middle East suppliers including Iran, according to energy analytics company Vortexa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
“We are not the importer of record for the large majority of items.... given suppliers typically handle imports and pay relevant tariffs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The importer was extremely unpleasant, friendless, and I had no other avenue to get to him.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
