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as in drafted
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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Recent Examples of levied
But since the Supreme Court ruling, the administration has levied a 10% tariff while investigating trade imbalances and national security issues, aiming to put in new tariffs to make up for lost revenues.
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ABC News, 7 May 2026
Toward the end of his administration, President Joe Biden levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
At the same time, the monthly rental charges have shot up at a far faster pace than the Jensens ever levied, according to residents.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the same fire fee that his friends and family can so effortlessly pay would also be levied on people who live in trailers, manufactured housing and small homes in rural areas.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Olthof Homes successfully challenged a $100,000 penalty levied by the town in the Indiana Court of Appeals, so a lower fine was negotiated between the two parties.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The other is a fee levied on corporations whose employees rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In December 2018, Milwaukee prosecutors levied eight criminal counts against the company for its role in the death of a Wisconsin inmate who died from dehydration while under its care.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Originally, the film extended further into the future, addressing the shocking 1993 accusations of child molestation levied against Michael Jackson and the subsequent investigation.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 7 May 2026
Toward the end of his administration, President Joe Biden levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
At the same time, the monthly rental charges have shot up at a far faster pace than the Jensens ever levied, according to residents.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the same fire fee that his friends and family can so effortlessly pay would also be levied on people who live in trailers, manufactured housing and small homes in rural areas.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Olthof Homes successfully challenged a $100,000 penalty levied by the town in the Indiana Court of Appeals, so a lower fine was negotiated between the two parties.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The other is a fee levied on corporations whose employees rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In December 2018, Milwaukee prosecutors levied eight criminal counts against the company for its role in the death of a Wisconsin inmate who died from dehydration while under its care.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Originally, the film extended further into the future, addressing the shocking 1993 accusations of child molestation levied against Michael Jackson and the subsequent investigation.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levied
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Las Vegas also drafted Trey Zuhn III, who can play all five positions up front, in the third-round.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The Marlins have five days to trade or release Paddack, who was drafted by the team in the eighth round in 2015.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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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
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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
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Schumer had initially recruited Mills to run.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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While being recruited to Arkansas ahead of the 2025 season, Neal said part of the sales pitch was the opportunity to learn the same techniques being taught by the Seahawks.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov spent so much time in the Avalanche crease Saturday, Bednar could’ve charged him rent.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The Jazz — one of the teams recently fined by the league for tanking during the regular season — still managed to get a decent outcome after the NBA tried to police the tanking process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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In 2019 Leeds United were fined £200,000 after a member of Marcelo Bielsa’s backroom staff had been found spying on their next league opponents Derby County.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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“Levied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levied. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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