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imposing
[ im-poh-zing ]
adjective
- very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.:
Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
Synonyms: , , , ,
imposing
/ ɪˈəʊɪŋ /
adjective
- grand or impressive
an imposing building
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲԱ, noun
- ˈDzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·DziԲ· adverb
- ·DziԲ·Ա noun
Example Sentences
But administration officials also described the prison as imposing punishment on criminals.
Judge Paul Thomas KC told Swansea Crown Court he was imposing the order not as punishment, but for "ongoing, probably lifelong, medical help".
And on Wednesday, 12 states sued the Trump administration for “illegally imposing” tax hikes on Americans through tariffs.
“Here, the school board is imposing indoctrination on these children.”
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the US plans to use tariff negotiations to pressure dozens of countries into imposing new barriers on trade with China.
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