instated; instating; instates
Examples of instate in a Sentence
the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
President Trump retaliated by threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Colombian goods coming into the country while also banning government officials and their family members from being able to travel to the U.S.
Similarly, Petro said Colombia would be instating a 25 percent tariff on goods.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Jan. 2025
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
President Trump retaliated by threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Colombian goods coming into the country while also banning government officials and their family members from being able to travel to the U.S.
Similarly, Petro said Colombia would be instating a 25 percent tariff on goods.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instate
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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