as in charged
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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Recent Examples of imposed
But China sees a transparency issue in the way the rates are imposed, asserting that the carriers are violating filing regulations.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said US sanctions imposed on his military will not alter Kigali’s stance over eastern DR Congo, dismissing the restrictions as a cost of pursuing national interests.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Over the past decade, the city also imposed a franchise fee on water bills—starting at 10%, later reduced to 4%, and eliminated last year—in an effort to help support the Public Works Department.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
In response, countries like China and South Korea imposed export bans on refined fuel products, including jet fuel.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Michael Loria Friday marked the 70th day of an internet blackout being imposed by the regime in Iran on the country’s citizens, according to NetBlocks, an internet access watchdog.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The current map was imposed under a court order and is supposed to be used until after the 2030 census.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The counter-175 bill drafted by lawmakers would shift state spending to other obligations while cutting the gas tax, making room for other spending under the spending cap imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said US sanctions imposed on his military will not alter Kigali’s stance over eastern DR Congo, dismissing the restrictions as a cost of pursuing national interests.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Over the past decade, the city also imposed a franchise fee on water bills—starting at 10%, later reduced to 4%, and eliminated last year—in an effort to help support the Public Works Department.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
In response, countries like China and South Korea imposed export bans on refined fuel products, including jet fuel.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Michael Loria Friday marked the 70th day of an internet blackout being imposed by the regime in Iran on the country’s citizens, according to NetBlocks, an internet access watchdog.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The current map was imposed under a court order and is supposed to be used until after the 2030 census.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The counter-175 bill drafted by lawmakers would shift state spending to other obligations while cutting the gas tax, making room for other spending under the spending cap imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
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Isaiah Smith turned himself in to police on March 11, 2025, and was also charged with criminal hazing.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Police said Suarez was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter, three counts of vehicular manslaughter, two counts of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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He was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $7,700 on April 15.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The transport ministry did not disclose the amount each carrier was fined.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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To determine eligibility, taxpayers need to check their tax records to see if the IRS levied any penalties or interest during the tax filing pause, said Jon Wasser, partner at Fox Rothschild who focuses on tax issues.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Friday, the league levied some serious punishments.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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That money will come from impact fees assessed in the Southeast Boise-Barber Valley park planning area, according to city budget documents.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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In a separate study, a different group of researchers assessed the quality of full articles written by AI about investing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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