importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
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This influence can shape legislation that favors drug manufacturers, such as preventing the importation of cheaper drugs from other countries or limiting government negotiations on drug prices.
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Web Golinkin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The rule follows a 2020 law, known as the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, that prohibits the importation of HFCs without allowances issued by the EPA.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
In January, the East African country became the first in the world to ban the importation of non-electric private vehicles.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
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Web Golinkin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The rule follows a 2020 law, known as the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, that prohibits the importation of HFCs without allowances issued by the EPA.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
In January, the East African country became the first in the world to ban the importation of non-electric private vehicles.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 22 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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