quota
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The European Union approved a plan to double tariffs on steel imports above a certain quota in a bid to shield the bloc’s struggling sector from a glut of foreign imports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
As a result, Italy - and other European nations - had to relax their quota regulations, which led to an influx of overseas players heading to Serie A towards the end of the century.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
National Indemnity will assume part of Tokio Marine’s portfolio through a quota share agreement.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Then at the end of 2024, Germany announced that it would increase the skilled work visa quota for Indian citizens from 20,000 per year to 90,000.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
“Those are the only ones who either made the quota or topped it, Brother Leon.”
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
Vocabulary lists containing quota
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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