import
verb (used with object)
to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
have imported
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present perfectof import.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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And some developing countries have imported Chinese renewables so fast they have upended ideas of what an energy transition looks like.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
Only San Diego County appears to regularly receive travel certificates, nearly all of which were for two private shelters that have imported 6,550 dogs since 2018 from other states, according to the county.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
Ukrainian companies and individuals have imported tens of thousands of generators, although sporadic attacks on oil depots threaten the supply of fuel to power the engines.
From Reuters ● Oct. 6, 2023
Indonesia is the only country to have imported a Korean submarine and also the first country to import Korea’s KT-1 and T-50 training aircraft.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
The nurserymen have imported many pines from Europe, which give pleasing variety to our ornamental plantings, and aid in enriching the winter coloring.
From Getting Acquainted with the Trees by J. Horace (John Horace) McFarland
