taxing

Example Sentences

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Part of this is in the rich tradition of European reporters sojourning in the United States who find casual grotesques about Americans far more lucrative and less taxing than actually trying to meet the natives.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

The few key traders with a licence to bring them in from Israel say Hamas have reimposed strict control over taxing the imports.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

But the focus, said Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, was closing illegal businesses, not taxing them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

It moved social media’s focus from what you did to what you’re doing, Begg said, ultimately leading to the more performative and more taxing relationship many young people have with their online selves today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“I’ve got my own tasks for Amelia; your laziness is not an excuse for taxing my girl.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland