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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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Majorities oppose the imposition of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, with approval ratings of just 27%, 29% and 36%, respectively.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025 -
The judge suspended imposition of the sentence on the careless driving citation and placed Walker on two years of unsupervised probation.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 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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Take back control of your brain with a proper assessment and plan.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
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
Noun
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Avelino Ramirez, 52, of Vallejo, faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced on Sept. 18, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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The city issued 55 citations during the holiday week, totaling $100,000 in fines, according to a city staff report.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Two other people were also convicted on charges related to Cowles' murder.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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As a result of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped charges of murder and first-degree residential burglary against Scott.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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