importation
Example Sentences
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While Congress banned slave importation in 1808, it didn’t ban the buying and selling of people.
Lawmakers and experts said the drug is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act, so there is poor tracking and monitoring of its importation and use.
From Washington Times
The law makes production, supply and importation of nitrous oxide for human consumption illegal, but until now it has been legal to possess the cannisters.
From BBC
Despite the false narrative right-wing media outlets continue to push about oil independence, US oil production has not decreased under the Biden administration nor has importation significantly increased as a result.
From Salon
And while the Europeans are highly dependent on Russian gas, the plan they introduced Tuesday appears to allow for the continued importation of Russian products if alternative energy sources do not materialize in time.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
