tax
noun
a sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services, levied upon incomes, property, sales, etc.
Example Sentences
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But although Metheny's appetite for work and taxingly different musical settings seems inexhaustible, he sustains a remarkable inventiveness, and a relaxed attitude.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 9, 2010
The epitome of this was opus Anglicanum, or "English work," a taxingly intricate method of embroidery that flourished in London guild shops during the 13th and 14th centuries.
From Time Magazine Archive
