levy

Example Sentences

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The levy is charged on business properties such as shops, offices, factories and warehouses, with the rate based on their rental value.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Analyst John Hester says Paragon Care might consider a special levy to pass on costs to pharmacists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Revenue from the levy increased to nearly $3 billion during the 2025 fiscal year, from $2.46 billion a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Parish and town councils can also levy a charge - known as a precept - to fund their work, which is not subject to a cap.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

If they had, they might have notified their mother, who was hammering out a story on a proposed school levy and would not be home to watch the news—or to alert Mrs. McCullough.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng