Verb a dealer who imports cars from Italy to the U.S. software that makes it simple to import digital photographs onto your hard drive Noun This car is an import from Italy. They sell luxury imports from around the world. laws affecting the import of foreign goods This is an issue of little import to voters. a matter of great importSee More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
California's grid will be limited in its ability to import power because neighboring states are anticipating high temperatures, the operator said. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 In an executive order issued July 2021, President Joe Biden directed the FDA to work with states to import prescription drugs from Canada and ensure it is done safely.Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Daniel Gould, a Green Beret who won a Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan, only to be convicted in 2019 of conspiring to import a large quantity of cocaine into the U.S. from Colombia. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 Somalia used to import 92% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Yuriko Schumacher, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Taiwan used to import much of its sand from China, which has an abundance of lakes and rivers prized for their high quality sand. Nicolas Rivero, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 Founded by Francesca and her husband John, the San Diego based duo works with female artisans to import handmade rugs from Oaxaca, Mexico. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 But defenders of the plan argue that the war has heightened the need for rapid investment in the infrastructure required to import gas from places other than Russia. Quentin Ariès, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 That is why the United States continues to import crude oil and refined products from other countries despite being a top producer. Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 7 June 2022
Noun
Consumer goods: According to the National Retail Federation, Any rail strike could have long-lasting negative effects on the import of goods for the holiday shopping season, causing shortages and higher prices. Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 As their power grows, their voice in global affairs will become more important, along with the import of their ideas. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 July 2022 The decision was welcomed by BDI, Germany’s industrial lobby group, which called for more investments in gas infrastructure including LNG import terminals. Cathy Bussewitz, ajc, 7 July 2022 The lawsuit alleges that a ban on the import or manufacture of magazines holding more than 10 rounds would be meaningless and wouldn’t prevent violent crimes. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 4 June 2022 Germany, the bloc’s economic powerhouse, is rushing to build import terminals for gas shipments from the United States and West Africa. Evan Halper, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 If it's discovered that's the case, there could be retroactive penalties charged for the import of the panels. Nicholas Reimann, Forbes, 7 May 2022 In Germany, which has no LNG import terminals, officials are now fast-tracking two facilities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jenny Strasburg, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 Before the war, there were no new LNG import terminals planned on the continent, according to the intelligence firm Rystad Energy; now, there are at least twelve. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 25 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Medieval Latin importare to bring in, cause, signify, from Latin, to bring in, cause, from in- + portare to carry — more at fare