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imposing

[im-poh-zing] / ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /


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In the meantime, he is imposing his own style at Bayern, on and off the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Houthis could also start imposing fees on ships to transit, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“I’m not a very calculated career person. I’m running towards bliss and then seeing what happens,” he says, smiling and running his hands through his imposing hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

With regard to pharmaceutical products from the U.K., the White House pointed to a recently concluded trade agreement imposing 10% tariffs.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The man was the largest and most physically imposing man in the room.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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