Example Sentences

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He simply said he is imposing the tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

“Consequently, the conference is imposing a $5,000 fine and admonishes all institutions to use the “out” designation only if there are no circumstances under which a student-athlete could participate in a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

It also says matcha prices are likely to rise further due to tariffs the US is imposing on Japan.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

A renewed crackdown in 2023, however, led to a 44% reduction in crime, and the city is imposing similar rules this year.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

So every time a writer adds a word to a sentence, he is imposing not one but two cognitive demands on the reader: understanding the word, and fitting it into the tree.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker