imposing

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In May, Darwin filed a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the state from imposing the new rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Despite diplomatic tensions and the two countries imposing tit-for-tat restrictions on trade when the interim government was in power, bilateral trade last year stood at around £13bn, mostly in India's favour.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Elsewhere as Siegfried, Aran Bell, principal since 2020, proved physically imposing and mostly steady and secure technically, without bringing much individuality to the role’s aristocratic dimensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

These include imposing higher tariffs if investigations prove companies are selling goods at unfairly low prices or if there is state support that gives an unjust advantage to the manufacturers.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

My sisters and I had watched the program every Saturday afternoon, our gasbag of a collie imposing frequent intermissions.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris