importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
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Hurd also asked the secretary to ban any future importations of wolves from other countries.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
According to a report by the Brookings Institution, the importation of ingredients used by compounders making obesity medicines grew, too.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 June 2025
First, the movement of women telling their stories of victimization online was dismissed by many as a toxic importation of puritanical American mores that were unnecessary in a culture of seduction and harmony between the sexes.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 15 May 2025
North American availability and pricing haven't been officially confirmed for this specific edition, but estimates based on potential importation suggest a possible starting point slightly over US $180,000.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
According to a report by the Brookings Institution, the importation of ingredients used by compounders making obesity medicines grew, too.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 June 2025
First, the movement of women telling their stories of victimization online was dismissed by many as a toxic importation of puritanical American mores that were unnecessary in a culture of seduction and harmony between the sexes.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 15 May 2025
North American availability and pricing haven't been officially confirmed for this specific edition, but estimates based on potential importation suggest a possible starting point slightly over US $180,000.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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