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levying

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verb

present participle of levy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for levying
Noun
  • Days after Missouri lawmakers voted to repeal their capital gains tax, Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) approved a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the imposition of a capital gains tax in the Lone Star State.
    Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Davis also called for the USTR to delay imposition of the 100-percent tariff for one or two years, saying that ports’ decisions on equipment and infrastructure investments are made years in advance.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Take back control of your brain with a proper assessment and plan.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • 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
  • Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Crain’s reported that, earlier this year, Chetrit and his brothers owed the city nearly half a million in fines on the property, which had 56 active violations, and that it was believed to be the first foreclosure ever for Joseph Chetrit.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 2 June 2025
  • These legal salvos could cost the company billions in fines and force major changes to its business.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Two other people were also convicted on charges related to Cowles' murder.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • In one, the state’s Supreme Court found that the state could not levy criminal child abuse charges against someone for their prenatal conduct, which included substance use during pregnancy.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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