importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
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The federal government, for its part, loosened importation rules and granted extensions to expiration dates to offer some relief from the dire shortage.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2025
Maduro, indicted in New York in 2020 on narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy charges, has clung to power with military backing and allegedly with support from Russia, China and Cuba.
—Greg Wehner , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
So, a sommelier or beverage director on vacation in Italy, Spain, Croatia, or any wine-producing country can purchase interesting bottles or rare vintages by simply filling out a one-page importation permit form.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
An indictment unsealed Wednesday revealed that a federal grand jury in San Diego had indicted Huerta one month earlier on charges related to the importation and distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, as well as a charge related to money laundering.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2025
Maduro, indicted in New York in 2020 on narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy charges, has clung to power with military backing and allegedly with support from Russia, China and Cuba.
—Greg Wehner , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
So, a sommelier or beverage director on vacation in Italy, Spain, Croatia, or any wine-producing country can purchase interesting bottles or rare vintages by simply filling out a one-page importation permit form.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
An indictment unsealed Wednesday revealed that a federal grand jury in San Diego had indicted Huerta one month earlier on charges related to the importation and distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, as well as a charge related to money laundering.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən
-ˌpȯr-,
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported : import
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