1
as in drafting
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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2
as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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as in imposition
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Verb
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These executive orders have addressed a broad range of policy areas, including imposing tariffs that has escalated trade tensions and provoked retaliatory measures from foreign governments.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025 -
It could be argued that imposing retaliatory tariffs on electricity exports might encourage American states to seek more cost-effective energy alternatives, particularly those based on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The imposition of higher tariffs (real or imagined) compels organizations to react by diversifying their supplier base, promoting nearshoring or relocating production facilities, and redirecting shipping routes.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Such impositions were once land agencies’ go-to methods of crowd control.—
Sarah Scoles,
JSTOR Daily,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Do some research to see what people in your area are charging to make sure your price fits and can recoup your upfront costs.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pair leaderless group exercises with structured assessments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The study focused solely on older adults; the average age at baseline for the men and women was 74.3 years, with follow-up assessments at around eight years later.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Apple has now formally appealed one of its latest fines in Europe connected to its digital marketplace.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Anyone found in violation of the measure could have to pay the state as much as $10,000 in fines.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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After reviewing the case submitted by police, the District Attorney’s Office declined to file any criminal charges.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Look at the total cost of borrowing, including fees and other charges, to understand the full financial impact.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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