imposing
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- imposingly adverb
- imposingness noun
Etymology
Origin of imposing
Example Sentences
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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
Changing how that panel works or imposing limits on when it can approve raises would require a constitutional amendment, which requires voter sign-off.
From Los Angeles Times
Royal Caribbean has maintained its stance of not imposing fuel charges on passengers, a position it has held since the 2022 oil spike.
From Barron's
Indonesia is looking at imposing one day of working from home for government employees, while the Philippines has gone further, introducing a four-day work week for government employees.
From Barron's
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