importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
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In addition to the kidnapping of the women, the indictment alleged Soto, Medrano and Flores were part of a large-scale drug and gun importation scheme.
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Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Beginning in 2019, Mexico became the primary source of U.S.-bound illicit fentanyl and fentanyl analogue products, making smart border protection measures critical to stopping their importation.
—Kamal Bherwani, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
The fourth generation of his family in the wine and spirits business, Jake is director of business development at Palm Bay International, a powerhouse in wine importation.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 July 2024
Prosecutors accused Hernandez of conspiring with drug cartels to facilitate the importation of over 400 tons of cocaine into the US.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 June 2024
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Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Beginning in 2019, Mexico became the primary source of U.S.-bound illicit fentanyl and fentanyl analogue products, making smart border protection measures critical to stopping their importation.
—Kamal Bherwani, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
The fourth generation of his family in the wine and spirits business, Jake is director of business development at Palm Bay International, a powerhouse in wine importation.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 July 2024
Prosecutors accused Hernandez of conspiring with drug cartels to facilitate the importation of over 400 tons of cocaine into the US.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 June 2024
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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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