levied

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The fine is the largest ever imposed on a single company in South Korea and far exceeds penalties levied previously for data breaches at other companies such as SK Telecom and KT.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The fines were levied under a 1996 law, the Helms-Burton Act, which allowed any American whose assets had been expropriated by the Castro government to sue those who profited from their use.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Tom has nothing to do with that video,” Steyer campaign spokesperson Sepi Esfahlani said after Porter levied the accusation on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

At the height of the trade war last year, the two sides had levied tariffs that crossed 100% on each other.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

This was the moment I had lost Audrey: this was the moment the costs had become real, when the tax was levied, the rent due.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover