imposed
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It is the second attempt by the US tech giant to overturn the penalty imposed by the European Commission in 2018 -- which remains the bloc's highest ever antitrust fine.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
When Congress passed the Federal Election Campaign Act amendments of 1974 in the wake of Watergate, it imposed a comprehensive system regulating money in politics.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
In addition, there was an element of demand destruction, especially in Asia, where flights were canceled, rationing was imposed and import duties on oil were hiked, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
The new ones are set to be imposed under a more tried and tested portion of trade law, Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
And even if you disregard that part of it, there was strong evidence that the death penalty should not be imposed because of Herbert's trauma, military service, and childhood difficulties.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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