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import

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




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Officials also pledged to investigate illegal foreign-exchange transactions by exporters and importers through lead-and-lag practices—such as accelerating import payments or excessively delaying export receipts—activities the government has vowed to crack down on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The potential economic impact of New World screwworm on the cattle industry due to import restrictions, reduced productivity and animal loss is substantial, said Sally DeNotta, director of the University of Florida’s Equine Performance Laboratory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Skim milk powder rose on solid import demand from the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, while whole milk powder was mixed, with modest price increases in Oceania offset by lower quotations in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

China may have the cheapest batteries in the world, but they’re not so cheap to import.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The chaplain memorized the prophetic words solemnly, entranced further by their esoteric import.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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