impost

Example Sentences

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About 42% of Americans say the economy and cost of living is the most impost important issue facing the country today, a CNN poll External link this month found.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

He tells clients in a note that a sale for A$500 million plus appropriate brand value, with only a modest capital gains tax impost, would be positively received by investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

As early as 1781, superintendent of finance and Philadelphia financier Robert Morris had proposed an amendment to the Articles of Confederation that would authorize a 5 percent impost, or import tariff.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

She defied a penalty at Lingfield last time with ease and another 6lb impost for that victory is unlikely to stop her such was the manner of her success.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2013

Howard never considered running his horse under such an impost, and Normile made the choice easier.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand