sanction

Example Sentences

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He told BBC Verify that a sanction violation occurs when payment is made to anyone on the list, so paying a toll to them would be a violation unless the US makes an exception.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Peter Tutton, director of policy, research, and public affairs at StepChange, said this "outdated" sanction should be removed.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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