as in levies
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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Recent Examples of imposes
Printing money is politically expedient, but imposes a hidden cost on savers.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
By rejecting the shame society imposes on survivors, Gisèle has inspired others to speak out and demand change.
—Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Many Participants have, on the basis of this interpretation, come to the conclusion that, to the extent that Article 4 imposes any obligations in respect of nationally determined contributions, these are procedural obligations.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The parliament, which consists mostly of hardline extremists, has ratified a draconian bill on hijab, the headscarf and robes the Islamic Republic imposes on all women.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
In addition to the burden of poor health, obesity imposes financial burdens on the individuals affected and their insurance programs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
That is as sacred a trust of care as our founding charter imposes.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
While the concert faces judiciary investigation, some social media users have described the performance as a bold act of defiance against the restrictions the Islamic Republic imposes on women in Iran.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
And though the plot of her life may have run away from her, her diary keeping imposes order once again.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
By rejecting the shame society imposes on survivors, Gisèle has inspired others to speak out and demand change.
—Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Many Participants have, on the basis of this interpretation, come to the conclusion that, to the extent that Article 4 imposes any obligations in respect of nationally determined contributions, these are procedural obligations.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The parliament, which consists mostly of hardline extremists, has ratified a draconian bill on hijab, the headscarf and robes the Islamic Republic imposes on all women.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
In addition to the burden of poor health, obesity imposes financial burdens on the individuals affected and their insurance programs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
That is as sacred a trust of care as our founding charter imposes.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
While the concert faces judiciary investigation, some social media users have described the performance as a bold act of defiance against the restrictions the Islamic Republic imposes on women in Iran.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
And though the plot of her life may have run away from her, her diary keeping imposes order once again.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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