as in imposes
to cause someone to accept or experience something unwanted
The criminal inflicted a lifetime of distress on his unsuspecting victims.
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The first rule on the chopping block measures levels of methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and imposes a fee, known as the Waste Emissions Charge, for excessive production of the greenhouse gas.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
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The United States imposes fewer barriers to imports than other major world economies, including those with similar political and economic systems.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Inflicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflicts. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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