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as in drafted
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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Recent Examples of levied
Since then, there has been much criticism levied at the Olympic gold medalist, particularly at his time in WWE.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Surely, such a preposterous query couldn’t have been levied this season?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
No taxes are levied on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, which are paid to blind and disabled people with limited income and assets.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Additional duties often are levied to compensate for a nation's unfair trade actions.
—Joe Hotchkiss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The Big Ten Conference levied the biggest discipline so far – $100,000 fines each against Michigan and Ohio State.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
Khan's unceremonious ouster was quickly followed by a slew of charges being levied against him by the new administration.
—Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Many of the criticisms levied towards weight loss drugs such as Wegovy concern its side effects, which can include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and more.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Surely, such a preposterous query couldn’t have been levied this season?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
No taxes are levied on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, which are paid to blind and disabled people with limited income and assets.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Additional duties often are levied to compensate for a nation's unfair trade actions.
—Joe Hotchkiss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The Big Ten Conference levied the biggest discipline so far – $100,000 fines each against Michigan and Ohio State.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
Khan's unceremonious ouster was quickly followed by a slew of charges being levied against him by the new administration.
—Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Many of the criticisms levied towards weight loss drugs such as Wegovy concern its side effects, which can include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and more.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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