imposing
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- imposingly adverb
- imposingness noun
Etymology
Origin of imposing
Example Sentences
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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
The verdicts are significant not only for confirming what we and others have long known, but for the changes in product features that the courts might end up imposing.
From MarketWatch
She’s also disgusted by the way they’re imposing ludicrous scenarios that don’t have anything to do with the actual identities of her family members.
From Los Angeles Times
Frequently wearing sunglasses even indoors, Acuña cut an imposing figure during his classes and in lectures and rallies across the country.
From Los Angeles Times
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