imposition

Example Sentences

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While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Some may have stocked up on tariff-eligible products ahead of the formal imposition of the levies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"In the United States, the imposition of customs duties and an unfavourable exchange rate have heavily impacted the overall result," FEVs said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It may be possible to seek the imposition of a constructive trust, file an equitable accounting claim, or reopen probate based on newly discovered evidence.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Bigheart, who had died not long after the imposition of allotment, was hailed as the “Osage Moses.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann