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1
as in drafting
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 imposing
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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Noun
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Dancing without rules or the imposition of judgment was in my bones.—
Kate Nelson,
Outside Online,
22 June 2025 -
Second, the Administration’s imposition of tariffs has increased focus on the resiliency of global supply chains and the ability to meet production goals in a much more complex environment.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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These executive orders have addressed a broad range of policy areas, including imposing tariffs that has escalated trade tensions and provoked retaliatory measures from foreign governments.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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It could be argued that imposing retaliatory tariffs on electricity exports might encourage American states to seek more cost-effective energy alternatives, particularly those based on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In that assessment, the ODNI highlighted smuggling and drug cartels – and the fentanyl crisis in particular – as perhaps the top threat to U.S. security.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Fines range from $35 to more than $500, not including additional court costs and assessments, according to Shouse California Law Group.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Do some research to see what people in your area are charging to make sure your price fits and can recoup your upfront costs.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, TikTok, which is still owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance, received a lesser fine of $600 million that same year.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2025
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If convicted, Akhtar would face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Authorities recovered a knife and the attacker was placed in police custody as criminal charges were pending, police said.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Judge Subramanian added that a violation of that order could result in contempt charges.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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