imposing
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- imposingly adverb
- imposingness noun
Etymology
Origin of imposing
Example Sentences
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"There's no international authority imposing its view. Rather, there are national authorities who will negotiate with the junta and others that do not recognise it," Ntwali said.
From Barron's
Today, concerns over migration are a major factor in European politics, with many governments imposing much tougher controls.
From BBC
The G7 ministers also called on all countries to refrain from imposing unjustified export restrictions on hydrocarbons and related products.
From Barron's
Gholami is a physically imposing former competitive fighter aged 32 who describes himself as an activist within Canada's large Iranian diaspora.
From Barron's
Overall, the risk that policy uncertainty poses to near-retirees and retirees seems substantial, imposing considerable costs on households as they take precautionary actions, as well as harming the economy.
From MarketWatch
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