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sanction

[sangk-shuhn] / ˈsæŋk ʃən /




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They also want to increase fines for fly-tippers, with the minimum sanction raised to £2,500.

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

A spokesperson for Zanjani denied the U.S. allegations and told the Journal, “He has neither required nor relied upon any cryptocurrency exchange for the purpose of money laundering or sanction evasion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

One enjoyed the official power of the state while the other enjoyed its implicit sanction.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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