Example Sentences

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They said they were imposing "equivalent measures" on US citizens.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

"It was horrendous because you had neighbours on either side with big hedges, so you were afraid to look over the hedge in case they thought you were imposing on them."

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Authorities in Kharkiv region said they were imposing a mandatory evacuation of families from 10 localities in the area.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023

Last week, authorities were imposing strict lockdowns on districts in each megapolis, but the sudden shift back to closure is creating confusion and seems unsustainable after the protests.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022

He wanted to help, not because he placed any value on his assistance, but simply because his blood and his brain were imposing new desires upon him.

From The Courage of Marge O'Doone by Ralph, Lester