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surcharge

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


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Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge last month and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

If she were paid, say, $1,000,001, then she’d be subject to the surcharge, which would come to 13 cents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

As well as the suspended prison sentence, Lee must carry out 10 rehabilitation days and pay £500 compensation and a statutory surcharge.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

High prices are one problem—no one wants to pay a fuel surcharge on their airline ticket.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Alabama charges a 30 percent collection fee, and Florida allows private debt collectors to tack on a 40 percent surcharge to the underlying debt.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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