sanction
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Attacking foul before the ball is in play: The Ifab has given Fifa permission to allow a VAR review if it directly leads to a goal, penalty or disciplinary sanction.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 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
Treasury can block the dollar transfers under existing sanction authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The IBF granted permission for the contest but did not sanction its belt.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Many Eurasian states and empires had official religions that contributed to state cohesion, being invoked to legitimize the political leadership and to sanction wars against other peoples.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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