IMPOSING in a Sentence
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141 example sentences for IMPOSING, such as:
1. I was afraid you'd simply feel we were imposing on you.
2. The new leader set about imposing his vision on the party.
3. He reminded them of the imposing secret, and raised a ray of cheer.
4. Liars begin by imposing upon others but end by deceiving themselves.
5. He had no natural authority and no capacity for imposing his will on others.
2. The new leader set about imposing his vision on the party.
3. He reminded them of the imposing secret, and raised a ray of cheer.
4. Liars begin by imposing upon others but end by deceiving themselves.
5. He had no natural authority and no capacity for imposing his will on others.
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Meanings and Examples of IMPOSING
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imposing
a. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
a. impressive in appearance
Classic Sentence: (92 in 7 pages)
1 It would be even more imposing than the near-by James residence which had just been purchased for the official mansion of Governor Bullock.
2 She thought it had an imposing sound and even went so far as to have the sign painted, when Ashley Wilkes, embarrassed, translated the real meaning.
3 In some particulars, perhaps the most imposing physiognomical view to be had of the Sperm Whale, is that of the full front of his head.
4 "I've been imposing myself long enough," said Robert, rising, and shaking hands with Edna.
5 So they drove downtown and stopped before an imposing granite building, in which they interviewed an official, who had the papers all ready, with only the names to be filled in.
6 The trained bodies of the troops threw themselves quickly into solid masses, endeavoring to awe their assailants by the imposing appearance of a military front.
7 David, though he regarded his treasure with longing eyes, was constrained to answer, especially as the venerable father took a part in the interrogatories, with an interest too imposing to be denied.
8 The awakened spirit of the young soldier gleamed in his eyes, and his form became imposing under its influence.
9 This sounded so imposing that Ben Weatherstaff became quite excited and really could not keep still.
10 He reminded them of the imposing secret, and raised a ray of cheer.
11 From the roof inside the carriage, umbrellas, walking-sticks, hats, and sundry other articles were depending, and hindered the view, which was particularly imposing.
12 The gloomy building rose from the bosom of the ocean with imposing majesty and seemed to dominate the scene.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 21. The Island of Tiboulen.
Context Highlight In Chapter 21. The Island of Tiboulen.
13 It was an imposing sight to witness this old man, apparently a mere useless burden, becoming the sole protector, support, and adviser of the lovers who were both young, beautiful, and strong.
14 d'Avrigny, with an imposing calmness, "but I think it is now time to act."
15 Surrounded by all those singular and imposing personages, he gazed about him with serious amazement.
Example Sentence: (49 in 4 pages)
1 He had no natural authority and no capacity for imposing his will on others.
2 Liars begin by imposing upon others but end by deceiving themselves.
3 The new leader set about imposing his vision on the party.
4 Parents of either sex should beware of imposing their own tastes on their children.
5 I was afraid you'd simply feel we were imposing on you.
6 The giant redwoods and high cliffs dwarf the elegant Ahwahnee Hotel, making it appear a modest lodge rather than an imposing hostelry.
7 While the large vessel looked imposing from the outside, the interior was actually cramped.
8 Amongst the ideas already mooted; vehicles which are lighter and more aerodynamic and therefore consume less fuel or imposing a surcharge on some of the larger cars and vans in order to deter people from buying them.
9 To my faults also she gave ample indulgence, never imposing curb or rein on anything I said.
10 Only after the epidemic had peaked did the world pay heed; some governments panicked, imposing flight bans on all travellers from affected countries.
11 They impose limits on how much developing nations can export to rich countries.
12 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.
13 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.
14 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.
15 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.