as in to levy
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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The bill also imposed additional requirements on schools participating in the program, including the development of an emergency response plan and regular school safety assessments.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Senior officials warned that military rule may be imposed, and Palestinians were told to evacuate to the south, with some of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition partners pushing for a permanent Israeli settlement in Gaza.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
His release said the state House is taking up a bill that would impose tougher penalties on those who refuse to stop for police.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Major League Soccer can, and is expected to, impose further disciplinary actions, which would likely be more immediate.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Senior officials warned that military rule may be imposed, and Palestinians were told to evacuate to the south, with some of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition partners pushing for a permanent Israeli settlement in Gaza.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
His release said the state House is taking up a bill that would impose tougher penalties on those who refuse to stop for police.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Major League Soccer can, and is expected to, impose further disciplinary actions, which would likely be more immediate.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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How the 0% capital gains bracket works Assets owned for more than one year qualify for long-term capital gains, levied at 0%, 15% or 20%, based on taxable income.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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In court filings, the government pointed to Microsoft as a roadmap for how penalties should be levied against Google.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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The defense, despite playing without starting linebacker Wesley Bissainthe for essentially the whole game after he was charged with targeting three plays into the contest, held Bethune-Cookman (0-2) to just three points over six drives when the starters were on the field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski was fined $7,500 for spitting in the face of San Francisco 49ers receiver JJ Stokes in 1997.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was fined more than $17,000 for an open-handed blow against the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Moyes takes his time assessing and signing off on targets and is notoriously picky.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Angel Reese was assessed her 8th technical foul of the season after incidental contact with Aaliyah Edwards on this play.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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