IMPOSE in a Sentence
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141 example sentences for IMPOSE, such as:
1. But this could not impose on Fanny.
2. The court can impose a fine or a prison sentence.
3. A leader does not impose a decision, he moulds it.
4. The UN security council may impose economic sanctions.
5. They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
2. The court can impose a fine or a prison sentence.
3. A leader does not impose a decision, he moulds it.
4. The UN security council may impose economic sanctions.
5. They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
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Meanings and Examples of IMPOSE
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impose
v. impose something unpleasant
v. impose and collect
Classic Sentence: (92 in 7 pages)
1 For three years the Federal government had been trying to impose alien ideas and an alien rule upon Georgia and, with an army to enforce its commands, it had largely succeeded.
2 But he was so soft-hearted that anyone could impose upon him.
3 But he failed to impose upon the Colonel, and was even far from impressing him with this trumped-up knowledge of bygone days.
4 He would not allow the older boys to impose upon me, and would divide his cakes with me.
5 I tell thee, the fiend can impose diseases for the very purpose of removing them, in order to bring into credit some diabolical fashion of cure.
6 But this could not impose on Fanny.
7 I am sure he still means to impose on me if possible, and get a cousin of his own into a certain mill, which I design for somebody else.
8 "I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall's patience and time," said Holmes.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ABBEY GRANGE
Context Highlight In XII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ABBEY GRANGE
9 They hesitated to break the silence which death seemed to impose; at length Valentine ventured.
10 Noirtier looked at Valentine to impose silence, but she did not notice him; her looks, her eyes, her smile, were all for Morrel.
11 You no more deceive me with that false calmness than I impose upon you with my frivolous solicitude.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 105. The Cemetery of Pere-la-Chaise.
Context Highlight In Chapter 105. The Cemetery of Pere-la-Chaise.
12 But his polite regrets didn't impose upon her, and when she galloped away with the Count, she saw Laurie sit down by her aunt with an actual expression of relief.
13 I mention this in your hearing, Jane, that you may not attempt to impose on Mr. Brocklehurst.
14 It may perhaps be pleasant," replied Charlotte, "to be able to impose on the public in such a case; but it is sometimes a disadvantage to be so very guarded.
15 Mindful, however, of her own errors and misfortunes, she early sought to impose a tender but strict control over the infant immortality that was committed to her charge.
Example Sentence: (49 in 4 pages)
1 They impose limits on how much developing nations can export to rich countries.
2 The government's decision to impose restrictions on ferry sailings is intended to stop vessels from operating when the weather is at its most volatile.
3 In the past the courts have treated similar cases with great leniency but there's been growing pressure from the government and the public to impose stiffer penalties.
4 He believes the mandate is an issue best left to the states, and that it is wrong to impose a one-size-fits-all federal plan on the entire nation.
5 The laws will reinforce authority to turn boats away from Australia and impose prison sentences on the crews of boats which do cross the border.
6 They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
7 Even though California banks are not rushing to announce new ATM fees, researcher Shields expects many will impose them.
8 Lawyers for Attorney General Dan Lungren argued that the initiative did not impose a lifetime ban.
9 The court can impose a fine or a prison sentence.
10 The UN security council may impose economic sanctions.
11 Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer.
12 A leader does not impose a decision, he moulds it.
13 He had no natural authority and no capacity for imposing his will on others.
14 Liars begin by imposing upon others but end by deceiving themselves.
15 The new leader set about imposing his vision on the party.