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imposing

[ im-poh-zing ]

adjective

  1. very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.:

    Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.

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imposing

/ ɪˈəʊɪŋ /

adjective

  1. grand or impressive

    an imposing building

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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲԱ, noun
  • ˈDzԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·DziԲ· adverb
  • ·DziԲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of imposing1

First recorded in 1645–55; impose + -ing 2
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The White House said it’s imposing tariffs to bring back manufacturing jobs to the United States and relying too much on foreign producers could threaten economic security.

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So Ben's delighted Trump hit the gas immediately, imposing tariffs on countries that range from allies like Canada and Mexico to adversaries like China.

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Some countries, including Canada and China, have retaliated by imposing their own tariffs on American goods, putting California businesses — including farmers in the Central Valley and workers in Hollywood — on high alert.

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But administration officials also described the prison as imposing punishment on criminals.

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Judge Paul Thomas KC told Swansea Crown Court he was imposing the order not as punishment, but for "ongoing, probably lifelong, medical help".

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