importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
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However, the Department of Health and Human Services said the CDC will begin public health entry screening next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the importation and spread of cases.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
Since 2016, several similar biocontainment facilities have stood up at major medical centers across the country as concern for importation of exotic and potentially deadly emerging diseases has increased.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
In particular, the strike could affect the importation of ingredients from around the world, hurting New York City’s restaurants in the process, Eater N.Y. reported on Tuesday.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Both were charged with drug importation offenses by the NCA and were bailed to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on October 1.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
Since 2016, several similar biocontainment facilities have stood up at major medical centers across the country as concern for importation of exotic and potentially deadly emerging diseases has increased.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
In particular, the strike could affect the importation of ingredients from around the world, hurting New York City’s restaurants in the process, Eater N.Y. reported on Tuesday.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Both were charged with drug importation offenses by the NCA and were bailed to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on October 1.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən
-ˌpȯr-,
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported : import
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