sanction
Example Sentences
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Baroness Ashton, however, says sanction relief was a necessary requirement to secure the agreement.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
They also want to increase fines for fly-tippers, with the minimum sanction raised to £2,500.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
For years, the U.S. was the only real player in this strategic game, wielding the U.S. dollar and the control the currency gave it over the global financial system to pressure rivals and sanction enemies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“Ghomi is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling U.S.-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of U.S. sanction laws,” said First Assistant U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
I never considered it my right to expect approval or sanction no matter what good I had done.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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