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reimpose

British  
/ ˌriːɪmˈpəʊz /

verb

  1. to establish previously imposed laws, controls, etc, again

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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If it holds, the terminations are void and the government cannot reimpose them.

From Slate May 14, 2026

Authorities have maintained security measures for now, given the logistical challenges—and expense—of withdrawing the security net and having to reimpose it should talks suddenly materialize.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Iran threatened to reimpose a blockade on Wednesday, jeopardizing 20% of global oil and LNG shipments and economic recovery.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

“It could eliminate telemedicine and reimpose the in-person dispensing requirement,” Grossman said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2024

This is effected by allowing the key to rise sufficiently to release the hammer, but not sufficiently to reimpose the damper on the string.

From How to Write Music Musical Orthography by Harris, Clement A.

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