Example Sentences

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Iran on Wednesday reportedly was requiring vessels to pay transit fees in cryptocurrency, rather than traditional currencies like the dollar, to get their fleets moving through the strait.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The DOT said it was requiring Lufthansa to pay $2m and would give the airline credit for $2m it has already paid to passengers as part of a legal settlement.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

The state was requiring the department to make improvements after repeatedly finding conditions inside the facility that violated state regulations.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

On Wednesday, the C.D.C. said that it was requiring a negative Covid test for travelers from China to slow the spread of the virus in the United States.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2022

And then he became aware that she was requiring him to stay at her side.

From The Research Magnificent by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)