sanction

Example Sentences

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The committee will next meet after the Easter recess to determine an appropriate sanction to recommend to the full House.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Bonar told me that she was not challenging the sanction but declined to comment on it further.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Uefa fined Lille £42,000, which included a sanction for poor security and organisation at the stadium.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

However, analysts say the amount of oil involved in the brief sanction reprieve is insufficient to meaningfully ease the supply fears in the Persian Gulf that have seized global markets for the past two weeks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

McAllister was one particularly snooty voice, but it was clear to everyone that he spoke with the sanction of New York’s blue bloods.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson