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sanction

[sangk-shuhn] / ˈsæŋk ʃən /




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“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

When providers submit high bills, insurers often attempt to negotiate lower prices and can investigate and sanction providers suspected of fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The sanction was imposed because of late payments to other clubs.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The sanction was lifted in 2016 as part of the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal that took effect that year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Surprisingly, Baby Kochamma accepted this explanation, and the enigmatic, secretly thrilling notion of Men’s Needs gained implicit sanction in the Ayemenem House.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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