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imposing

[im-poh-zing] / ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /


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The practical effect may be minimal since the litigation probably won’t be fully resolved before the law’s 150-day shot-clock for imposing the tariffs ends on July 24.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Indonesia's government is mulling an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP Wednesday, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Kukonki is an imposing left-footed defender who has operated in both central defence and left-back.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Beijing has also considered imposing penalties on Manus and Meta if the deal couldn’t be fully rescinded, these people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

White was led into Hoover’s immaculate office, where there was an imposing wooden desk and a map on the wall showing the locations of the bureau’s field offices.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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