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as in drafted
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 imposed
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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Recent Examples of levied
If convicted of the most serious allegations levied in the indictment brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, Mangione could spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
The sanctions, primarily levied by Western countries,aimed to curb the Syrian regime’s ability to fund its military operations and repress dissent, and force it to the negotiating table.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, in August, China levied restrictions on exports of antinomy, a critical material used in a wide range of important products and a critical alloy in the production of munitions.
—Jeffrey Weng, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
The Arizona Corporation Commission has voted to reaffirm a controversial charge levied on some customers with rooftop solar panels.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Spiro said Jay-Z is upset by the accusations levied against him in the lawsuit.
—Stephanie Maurice, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
His arrest is the latest in a line of domestic violence allegations levied against Orange County deputies.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
The Board of Ethics levied an eye-popping $90,000 fine against a former Uber executive and smaller penalties for others who sought to influence Emanuel.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Arizona and Colorado now cap the interest rates levied on medical debt, while Delaware recently passed a law prohibiting interest and late fees on these bills.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
John Annese, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
The sanctions, primarily levied by Western countries,aimed to curb the Syrian regime’s ability to fund its military operations and repress dissent, and force it to the negotiating table.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, in August, China levied restrictions on exports of antinomy, a critical material used in a wide range of important products and a critical alloy in the production of munitions.
—Jeffrey Weng, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
The Arizona Corporation Commission has voted to reaffirm a controversial charge levied on some customers with rooftop solar panels.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Spiro said Jay-Z is upset by the accusations levied against him in the lawsuit.
—Stephanie Maurice, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
His arrest is the latest in a line of domestic violence allegations levied against Orange County deputies.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
The Board of Ethics levied an eye-popping $90,000 fine against a former Uber executive and smaller penalties for others who sought to influence Emanuel.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Arizona and Colorado now cap the interest rates levied on medical debt, while Delaware recently passed a law prohibiting interest and late fees on these bills.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Levied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levied. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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