Use the word levy as you would use the word tax: âWhen the state government imposed a levy on soft drinks, thousands of citizens took to the streets in protest.â. The word levy can act as either a verb or a noun in a sentence. The noun levy refers to a charge, such as a tax, fine, or other fee, that is imposed on something. The verb levy is used to describe the act of imposing or collecting the charge. If you need to raise money, for example, you may decide to levy a fine on your family every time you have to make the coffee in the morning.
A Q&A With World Champion Bullrider J.B. Mauney. JB Mauney at the 2013 PBR World Finals. J.B. Mauney is tougher than you. This is just a fact. Watch tape of the 27-year-old bull rider in action, and you realize heâs doing things that make your average CrossFit routine look like a lazy Sunday nap.
Over the years, pint-sized rapper MattyB has built quite a following online. At last count, his videos had a whopping 1 billion views. Not bad for an 11-year-old. But itâs his most recent endeavor â a YouTube video defending his younger sister, Sarah Grace, who has Down syndrome â that is really lighting up the Internet. Sung to the tune of Cindy Lauperâs âTrue Colors,â he raps while 11-year-old Olivia Kay â another YouTube singing sensation â handles the vocals.