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surcharge

[sur-chahrj, sur-chahrj, sur-chahrj] / ˈsɜrˌtʃɑrdʒ, sɜrˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈsɜrˌtʃɑrdʒ /


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It would increase the surcharge rates to between 0.183% and 1.121% of local revenue or between 0.75% and 4.47% of payroll expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Postal Service is charging an 8% fee on certain packages, its first fuel surcharge ever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The chain was fined £737,000 - cut from £1.1 million because of an early plea - and costs of £11,221.38, as well as a £2,000 victim surcharge.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

At Worthing Magistrates' Court last week, Hollywood pleaded guilty to speeding, and had five penalty points added to his licence, a £293 fine, £120 in costs, and a £117 victim surcharge.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

When the eldest son was gone Wang Lung felt the house was purged of some surcharge of unrest and it was a relief to him.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck




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