Sentence examples for closer to imposing from inspiring English sources

On Tuesday the Senate passed a bill that brings America closer to imposing tariffs on China.

The European Union has been contemplating sanctions as well, and after today may be a step closer to imposing them.

That decision moves the United States one step closer to imposing antidumping and antisubsidy duties on Chinese solar panels early next year.

Page A4 OIL EMBARGO OF IRAN NEARS The European Union moved closer to imposing a phased oil embargo on Iran and some form of narrow sanctions on transactions with Iran's central bank, European and French diplomats said.

The Europeans, meanwhile, moved closer to imposing a full embargo on trading in Syrian oil and energy products, while the United States and the U.N. Security Council continued to seek new ways to pressure Syria.

PARIS — The European Union moved closer to imposing a phased oil embargo on Iran and some form of narrow sanctions against transactions with Iran's central bank, European and French diplomats said on Friday.

Politicians have threatened newspapers with stricter regulation before, but they have never come so close to imposing it.

The state has been repeatedly hit with power emergencies over the summer and winter, and came close to imposing blackouts last week.

From Johan Cruyff to Robin van Persie, the Dutch have come close to imposing pure technique and a free mind on the field.

NETHERLANDS From Johan Cruyff to Robin van Persie, the Netherlands has come close to imposing pure technique and a free mind on the field.

In the teeth of furious opposition from operators, the European Commission is close to imposing wholesale and retail price-caps on roaming calls.