imposition

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"The army and security forces are requested to immediately begin reinforcing the full imposition of state authority over Beirut Governorate," Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said at the end of a cabinet meeting.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But Canberra has redoubled efforts to diversify export markets for farmers since a 2020 dispute with Beijing saw agriculture exports blocked for several years, and last year's global imposition of US trade tariffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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

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

After the imposition of sharia, the Taliban became even bolder.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai