impose
verb (used with object)
to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc..
are imposing
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present progressiveof impose.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Freight costs are already rising as a result of the additional charges shipping companies are imposing for transit in the region.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
They are not apologizing for the amount of trauma that they are imposing.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2026
"Especially for these more obscure pieces of energy infrastructure, this is the first step to tracking what emissions and stressors those are imposing on the communities."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2025
Jones says he understands why investors are imposing capital discipline on companies, but he isn’t looking for Comstock to return cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
“I know what you’re thinking. You think you are imposing on us and you feel guilty.”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
