fat tax
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Denmark experimented with a fat tax and it had similar underwhelming results.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2023
One tactic that’s become particularly crucial is the conservation easement, which allows private property owners to dedicate a portion of their land to conservation without selling it—and take a fat tax break for their trouble.
From Slate ● May 10, 2018
Producers seeking ever more evocative backdrops — and fat tax credits — have turned the region into a popular shooting spot.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2017
In 2011, Denmark brought in a "fat tax" on foods containing more than 2.3% saturated fat.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2015
Let's be clear first of all that these were not publicity stunts in the same vein as Ryanair's proposal to introduce a fat tax, or to charge for the use of on-board toilets.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 14, 2010
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