IMPOSING in a Sentence

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141 example sentences for IMPOSING, such as:

1. The court can impose a fine or a prison sentence.
2. A leader does not impose a decision, he moulds it.
3. Employers imposed heavy sanctions for union activity.
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 IMPOSING
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imposing
 a.  adapted to impress forcibly; impressive; 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.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLIX
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.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLIX
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.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 79. The Prairie.
4  "I've been imposing myself long enough," said Robert, rising, and shaking hands with Edna.
The Awakening By Kate Chopin
Context  Highlight   In XXXIV
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.
The Jungle By Upton Sinclair
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 9
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.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 17
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.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 22
8  The awakened spirit of the young soldier gleamed in his eyes, and his form became imposing under its influence.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 22
9  This sounded so imposing that Ben Weatherstaff became quite excited and really could not keep still.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXIII
10  He reminded them of the imposing secret, and raised a ray of cheer.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVI
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.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
Context  Highlight   In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE
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.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 73. The Promise.
14  d'Avrigny, with an imposing calmness, "but I think it is now time to act."
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 80. The Accusation.
15  Surrounded by all those singular and imposing personages, he gazed about him with serious amazement.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER III—REQUIESCANT
Example Sentence: (49 in 4 pages)
16  They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
17  Even though California banks are not rushing to announce new ATM fees, researcher Shields expects many will impose them.
18  Lawyers for Attorney General Dan Lungren argued that the initiative did not impose a lifetime ban.
19  The court can impose a fine or a prison sentence.
20  The UN security council may impose economic sanctions.
21  Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer.
22  A leader does not impose a decision, he moulds it.
23  Employers imposed heavy sanctions for union activity.
24  The government has agreed to lift the embargo imposed ten years ago.
25  Trade sanctions were imposed against any country that refused to sign the agreement.
26  We don't believe the myth that racial discrimination was imposed by God.
27  Britain imposed fines on airlines which bring in passengers without proper papers.
28  The government imposed a night-time curfew throughout the country.
29  As the crisis worsened, the authorities imposed a news blackout.
30  The law imposed new financial restrictions on private companies.