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an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to the value of certain possessions that are made, sold, or used within a country
The state seems to impose an excise on any number of goods.
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as in to tax
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as in to remove
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Recent Examples of excise
Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Biden's proposal for commercial launch companies to pay is based in part on an independent safety report commissioned by the FAA, which advises that the federal government update the excise taxes to charge commercial space companies.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2024
The latter would involve excising a large portion of her skin away, so Smyth opted for the six-week chemotherapy treatment.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
In that sense, DSTs are much like excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and (increasingly) cannabis.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Biden's proposal for commercial launch companies to pay is based in part on an independent safety report commissioned by the FAA, which advises that the federal government update the excise taxes to charge commercial space companies.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
Even more so than The Marvels, from DC’s crosstown rival, The Lost Kingdom bears the impression of scenes excised and reshuffled.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2024
The latter would involve excising a large portion of her skin away, so Smyth opted for the six-week chemotherapy treatment.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excise
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The National Retail Federation warned that U.S. consumers could lose $46 billion to $78 billion in spending power each year if Trump imposes new tariffs.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For example, both Texas and Florida do not tax personal income, but Texas ranks 46th in corporate taxes while Florida ranks 16th.Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Awareness campaigns, taxing sugar, and tighter regulations on food formulation and labeling all might help, Gracner says.ByCatherine Offord, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
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Next week: Mesa Ridge at Montrose, TBA No. 3 Pueblo West beat No. 19 Golden, 49-7: Two weeks removed from their first loss of the season, the Cyclones ended a streak of three straight Round of 16 exits with a rout of Golden.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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If the credit is removed, the EV transition will likely be hit hard, as prices on numerous models will effectively increase.William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The city will repay the money using annual property taxes levied on all taxable property within the city.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Of the €60 billion worth of cuts and tax rises, two-thirds will come from cost-cutting efforts, while the rest will be from taxes levied on the rich.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Leadville materialized in 1860 with the discovery of placer gold (gold extracted from eroded rock), and the mining boom was on.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that no sensitive or personal data inappropriately feeds AI models or can be extracted from these systems, either maliciously or inadvertently.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Arriving via the gorgeous gardens of Grosvenor Square, my partner and I oohed and aahed at the imposing marble, opulent chandeliers and old-world glamour of the hotel lobby.Caroline Dolby, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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China has railed against tariffs on its electric vehicles imposed by the EU and Washington among others.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The day after the deal, the United States government offered to withdraw sanctions on Venezuelan oil, gas, sovereign bonds and gold.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, entities and individuals linked to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka's regime have been penalized for their role in backing Russia's defense industry, further tightening the international crackdown on supporters of the Kremlin.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Share [Findings] The U.S. municipal bond market penalizes communities in proportion to the percentage of their population that is black but generally ignores their vulnerability to climate change.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Excise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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