unsanctioned
Example Sentences
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The technology was fundamentally changing another relationship: China’s unsanctioned churches were now able to cooperate in unprecedented ways, providing them with new staying power in the face of Beijing’s crackdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
From a congregation of around 20, Zion grew to more than 1,500 over the next decade, making it one of the largest unsanctioned churches in Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
The sanctioned 12, behind the fence, another six, or 10, in the unsanctioned zone.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
The KnuckleHeadz achieved a moment of internet fame after hosting a completely unsanctioned show in an unsuspecting McDonald’s for a hundred people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025
The man remained where he was, in an unsanctioned part of the cage.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
