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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
The closure forced Kenyan khat traders to route exports to Somalia through costly air shipments, which drove up prices and left farmers at the mercy of cartels who levied unofficial commissions.
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Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in 2025, levied an excise tax on remittances.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
This is the standard homestead exemption to qualify for the $140,000 deduction and optional homestead exemptions levied by local entities.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
What else is going on A luxury Altadena community levied a $23,000 HOA bill on its residents after fire damage, giving homeowners 34 days to pay.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The upshot is that while estimates vary, items on which import tariffs are levied make up a far higher fraction of household spending for low- and middle-income people than for higher-income ones.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
This charge is generally levied when a person is operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but to a lesser degree.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Ministers remain haunted by events in September 2000 when former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government, with a majority as large as Starmer’s now, was rocked as farmers and hauliers blockaded refineries and fuel depots amid fury over taxes levied on petrol and diesel.
—Ian King, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
This wasn’t the first time in that the accusation has been levied at the streamers, and Netflix in particular has been called out by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as a culprit.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in 2025, levied an excise tax on remittances.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
This is the standard homestead exemption to qualify for the $140,000 deduction and optional homestead exemptions levied by local entities.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
What else is going on A luxury Altadena community levied a $23,000 HOA bill on its residents after fire damage, giving homeowners 34 days to pay.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The upshot is that while estimates vary, items on which import tariffs are levied make up a far higher fraction of household spending for low- and middle-income people than for higher-income ones.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
This charge is generally levied when a person is operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but to a lesser degree.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Ministers remain haunted by events in September 2000 when former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government, with a majority as large as Starmer’s now, was rocked as farmers and hauliers blockaded refineries and fuel depots amid fury over taxes levied on petrol and diesel.
—Ian King, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
This wasn’t the first time in that the accusation has been levied at the streamers, and Netflix in particular has been called out by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as a culprit.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levied
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Wednesday’s trades will allow the Sky to return their four under-contract players — Cardoso, Reese, Van Lith and Westbeld — in addition to Sivka, who was drafted in 2025 and is expected to sign a contract this summer.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Panthers, after all, drafted Xavier Legette in the first round of 2024 and then Tetairoa McMillan in the first round of 2025.—
Alex Zietlow
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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During the Covid pandemic, they were confined to their ships for long periods, unable to take breaks on shore because of border restrictions that many countries imposed.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following the collision, the FAA restricted helicopter traffic around Reagan Washington National Airport and imposed restrictions at other airports.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Patreon has recruited Substack talent by dangling sweeteners like revenue guarantees.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The North Star is depicted with five points, to represent the five members of Hansen's immediate family (him, his wife and three children) as well as the state of Texas, where Hansen and his family have been living since he was recruited as a CSA astronaut in 2009.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Communications or conversations can feel abruptly charged or destabilizing during the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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There, he was also charged with attacking the family in Contra Costa.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boston defender Rylind MacKinnon was fined $500 by the league for an incident that ensued in the Fleet's 4-0 victory over the Toronto Sceptres on Friday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The bank also was fined $150 million by New York state’s financial regulator over its relationship with Epstein.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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