imposing

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He is one of dozens of batters across the major leagues who recently found out that they weren’t quite as physically imposing as they thought they were.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Winkleman added that cruise lines typically have a long list of clauses in their passenger contracts that address any number of scenarios, from changing itineraries with little notice to, yes, imposing a fuel surcharge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Today, concerns over migration are a major factor in European politics, with many governments imposing much tougher controls.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The G7 ministers also called on all countries to refrain from imposing unjustified export restrictions on hydrocarbons and related products.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

She was a magnificent theater, an imposing creation, a muse and protector both, a home for the stories of her makers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny