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import

[im-pawrt, -pohrt, im-pawrt, -pohrt] / ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt /




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The UK has to import around half of what it uses from abroad, and demand is very high globally.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In the longer term, the war will undoubtedly inspire countries that have to import energy to redouble efforts to wean themselves off fossil fuels.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Europe could import more Chinese solar technology to build more solar power plants.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The origins of gladiatorial combat are unknown, though it was generally agreed by the Romans that it had been a foreign import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He sensed it, too, the sudden import of his words, because he came and stood beside her.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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