imposed upon

Example Sentences

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It's imposed upon us and that's why it was so hard, for me at least, to come to terms with.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

This is not a law imposed upon the U.S. by someone else.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026

Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them.”

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2025

“That is not taking into account everyone this policy is going to be imposed upon, including religious minorities, the nonreligious, Christians who have a different belief system,” Laser said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

I was learning already from the frantic light in her eyes the strain that the city imposed upon its people.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright