excise

Example Sentences

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Gasoline prices rose further in April, which economists expect will spur inflation even higher this month, before the government’s temporary suspension of a federal fuel excise tax kicks in this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For starters, when an airline raises its base fares, it must pay more in a specific federal tax known as an excise tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Warner approved a provision to pay up to $335 million to reimburse Zaslav for excise taxes he will owe once he cashes out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

However, many service stations might be still selling existing stock on which a higher excise duty was paid meaning motorists will not be paying lower prices at some pumps until old supplies are finished.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Now he could no more excise it from his brain cells than he could sever his past from his future.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen